One of the ocean's saltiest regions is freshening: What it means for circulation

The southern Indian Ocean off the west coast of Australia is becoming less salty at an astonishing rate, largely due to ...

The Southern Indian Ocean Is Losing Salt at an “Astonishing” Rate

Han’s team estimates that the area covered by salty seawater in this Southern Indian Ocean region has shrunk by about 30% over the past 60 years. They describe it as the fastest freshening seen ...
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Critical shark and ray habitats in Western Indian Ocean largely unprotected: Study

By Victoria Schneider Sharks and rays in the Western Indian Ocean are facing an extinction crisis. Almost half of the ...
Earth.com

One of Earth’s saltiest ocean regions is rapidly freshening

Climate change is rapidly freshening one of Earth’s saltiest ocean regions in the Southern Indian Ocean, potentially disrupting circulation.

The Indian Ocean is becoming ‘less salty’: Scientists say the consequences could be massive

For decades, the Indian Ocean has been known for some of the saltiest waters on Earth. But it seems that’s changing. Experts ...

Is Indian Ocean is losing its salt? Scientists warn of climate impact in India

Scientists have detected a major drop in salinity in one of the world’s saltiest ocean regions. The change could affect monsoons, marine life and global climate systems, raising new concerns about the ...
The Print

Navies of 14 Indian Ocean nations to meet in Goa to focus on shared maritime challenges

The upcoming Goa Maritime Conclave, with the participation of navies from 14 Indian Ocean nations, is taking place amid challenges such as illegal and unregulated fishing and drug trafficking, which ...
The Diplomat

The New Age of Maritime Multilateralism in the Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean region is undergoing a profound geopolitical transformation. From a relatively peripheral theater, it has now transitioned into a site of intense strategic competition, expanding ...