Tropical System in Andaman Sea May Intensify Further

A low-pressure area formed over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining regions has intensified into a well-marked low, with the potential to further strengthen into a depression and possibly a cyclonic storm, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

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Ocean State Report Finds Climate Crisis Hits All Seas

On 30 September 2025, the Copernicus Marine Service released the ninth edition of the Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR9), offering a detailed annual assessment of ocean conditions and the evolving state of the seas at both European and global levels.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 18:02

Global Ocean Biodiversity Treaty to Take Effect in 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will play a central role in supporting the implementation of a landmark United Nations treaty designed to conserve and sustainably manage marine biological diversity in waters beyond national jurisdiction. The agreement, having secured the required number of ratifications last Friday, will formally enter into force in January 2026.

Monday, 29 September 2025, 12:16

Seashells of Kuakata: Beauty, Memory, and Fragile Balance

As the cool morning breeze sweeps across Kuakata’s vast shoreline, the blue waves gently touch the edge of the beach, revealing an extraordinary sight. Scattered along the wave-washed sands lie countless seashells, shimmering like jewels under the first rays of sunlight. With the dawn’s glow, these colorful shells sparkle as if the sea itself has draped a necklace of pearls.

Monday, 29 September 2025, 11:56

Horseshoe crabs: Ancient creatures with priceless blue blood

Horseshoe crabs, among the world’s oldest living species, predate even the dinosaurs and have survived for over 450 million years. Known as “living fossils,” these marine arthropods exhibit unique features, including blue blood, the ability to swim upside down, and nine eyes.

Sunday, 28 September 2025, 17:46

Hurricane Gabrielle weakens before Azores landfall

Cyclone Gabrielle formed in the central Atlantic Ocean in mid-September 2025 and rapidly intensified as it tracked across open waters. By 22 September, the system had reached Category 4 strength to the east-southeast of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of around 220 km/h, making it the second major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.

Saturday, 27 September 2025, 18:06

Gulf of Panama misses seasonal upwelling in 2025

The Gulf of Panama, which experiences a seasonal upwelling event each year between January and April, witnessed an unprecedented disruption in 2025 when the phenomenon failed to occur for the first time since records began. This upwelling typically brings cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean to the surface, sustaining marine productivity and contributing to regional climate regulation.

Saturday, 27 September 2025, 18:04

Low Pressure in Bay Triggers Rain Across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has announced that the low-pressure system formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low. As a result, rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms is expected across the country, with chances of moderate to heavy showers in some areas over the next five days.

Friday, 26 September 2025, 23:25

Rare ‘Black Diamond’ Fish Sold for Tk 72,000 in Patuakhali

A rare species of marine fish known locally as “Kalo Poya” was sold for Tk 72,000 at the Alipur Fish Port in Patuakhali after being caught in the Bay of Bengal. The fish weighed 4.5 kilograms and was sold at a rate of Tk 16,000 per kilogram.

Thursday, 25 September 2025, 21:36

680,000 km² Marine Reserve Established Near Gambier

The Gambier Islands, a small group of volcanic islands and atolls in the south-eastern part of French Polynesia, are surrounded by a vast lagoon and coral reefs that support rich marine biodiversity and hold deep cultural significance.

Friday, 19 September 2025, 19:44

Rare Golden Shark Spotted for First Time in Costa Rica

A rare golden shark has been spotted for the first time in the world off the coast of Costa Rica. Local fishermen discovered the unusual creature last summer when a six-foot-long nurse shark was caught in their nets. Unlike typical nurse sharks, which are brown, this one had white eyes and a striking golden body.

Monday, 15 September 2025, 16:35

Bangladesh calls for global partnership to protect oceans

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, advisor to the Bangladesh Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources, has called for stronger global partnerships to address ocean challenges. Speaking at an international high-level roundtable in Tokyo, she stated that multi-faceted collaboration and collective efforts are essential to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), which focuses on life below water. She stressed that this is also the only way to preserve marine resources for future generations.

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 14:20

Fishers Fear Crisis After Ban Period Breached

Although the Forest Department imposes an annual entry ban into the Sundarbans from June 1 to August 31 to protect the breeding season of fish and crabs, widespread violations have been reported this year. Over the past three months, poachers and illegal hunters have allegedly entered the forest, using toxic substances to kill large quantities of crabs, fish, and even deer. Legitimate fishers now fear a steep decline in aquatic resources, raising serious concerns about their livelihoods.

Monday, 1 September 2025, 23:17

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