The far-reaching glow of bioluminescence has haunted sailors for centuries across the Indian Ocean. Now scientists believe weather and climate could be the main driver of this phenomenon.

But as geopolitical realities shift in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), it is time for New Delhi to rethink the very definition of “blue water” in an Indian context. The traditional Western ...

Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting ...

A series of videos sheds the light on their challenges. In 2021-22, France has worked with the region on a project focusing on the blue economy in the Indian Ocean. This includes many local civil ...

The Indian Ocean is the third largest body of water on Earth at more than 6,000 miles wide and covering 13% of the world's surface. It is home to 5,000 species of fish, many of which only exist in ...

The Indian Ocean surrounding the Maldivian archipelago ... Image credit: Baros Maldives The ocean looks mostly blue from below the surface because water – even when very clear – absorbs ...