Dr Ravi Mishra

Dr Ravi Mishra
Climate change not new
Researchers find signatures of past climate change on the west coast.
Posted on 14 Jan, 2019 12:17 PM

A team of researchers have unravelled the imprints of sea level fluctuations and climate change that may have occurred along the coastal river of Saurashtra region in India’s west coast over the past 1.5 lakh years. 

Evidence of sea level fluctuations and climate change that may have occurred along the coastal river of Saurashtra region found. (Pic: ISW)
Mudflats erosion changes Gulf of Khambhat shoreline
Researchers find out that a total of about 28.66 sq km area of high tidal mudflats has got eroded within a span of just three-and-a-half years.
Posted on 19 Jul, 2018 12:38 PM

Tidal mudflats of Gulf of Khambhat on west coast constitute an important ecosystem on India’s coastline. Scientists have now found that these mudflats are experiencing severe erosion which is threatening the vital habitat. 

Erosion in high tidal mudflats. (Pic courtesy: ISW)
Polar effect on global climate
Researchers working in polar regions are coming together to study climate change and its effect on the regions.
Posted on 04 Jul, 2018 03:35 PM

Polar regions have a major influence on global climate and this is making researchers working in both the Arctic and the Antarctic to come together to share knowledge and experience.

Polar regions affect the climate of the entire planet. (Pic source: Pixabay)
Rise in sea surface temperature kills corals
A recent study shows coral bleaching of 2016 caused severe mortality in Gulf of Mannar.
Posted on 24 May, 2018 03:03 PM

Corals lose their beautiful colours and even die during a coral bleaching event. The corals in the Gulf of Mannar suffered severe losses during the global coral bleaching event that occurred between March and October 2016, according to new data published recently.

Coral Montipora Digitata. (Pic courtesy: ISW)
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