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The Latest China-India Conflict Centers in the Indian Ocean
The Latest China-India Conflict Centers in the Indian Ocean(5/16/2013 11:38:45 PM)
Risk of another Indian Ocean earthquake, tsunami said underestimated
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 13 (UPI) -- The risk of Indian Ocean earthquakes and tsunamis similar to the 2004 Sumatra disaster is greater than previously thought, researchers say.(5/13/2013 3:59:56 PM)
Greenpeace: Need For Greater Control of Indian Ocean Fishing
Port Louis, Mauritius, May 3, 2013 – Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) members are failing to control fishing fleets and prevent illegal fishing and need to impose stricter controls to protect tuna stocks, Greenpeace International said on Friday.(5/5/2013 7:44:11 PM)
IOTC fails to protect vulnerable Indian Ocean albacore tuna
Greenpeace International condemned on Friday the lack of action by Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) members to halt the decline of the region's most vulnerable tuna species and for adopting inadequate measures to protect sharks.(5/10/2013 9:23:19 PM)
Indian Ocean Fishing: Non-Entangling FAD Design
In advance of next week's Regular Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) is drawing attention to the need to protect tuna populations from overfishing; along with opportunities for ...(5/1/2013 7:58:41 PM)
After Ladakh incursions, China flexes its muscles in Indian Ocean
The Indian Navy is concerned about increasing presence of Chinese navy's submarines and warships in the region.(5/13/2013 10:20:41 PM)
NASA sees two tropical cyclones competing in the Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is alive with tropical activity today, May 10, as there's a tropical storm in both the northern and southern oceans. Tropical Cyclone Jamala (formerly 24S) and newborn Tropical Cyclone 01B were both captured on one image from NASA's Terra satellite today.(5/10/2013 3:18:07 PM)
Western Indian Ocean earthquake risk underestimated
Earthquakes similar to the devastating 9.1-magnitude Sumatra quake of 2004 could occur in an area beneath the Western Indian Ocean, threatening the coastlines of India and Pakistan, a new study has warned.(5/14/2013 3:17:46 AM)
Canadian frigate disrupts drugs shipment in Indian Ocean
HMCS Toronto disrupted a drug shipment in the Indian Ocean Friday - its third in six weeks - the Department of National Defence said Friday.(5/11/2013 7:59:34 PM)
Chinese activity in Indian Ocean Region to figure at Navy meet
Increasing presence of the Chinese maritime forces in the Indian Ocean Region and disciplinary issues in the force are expected to be discussed by the top Navy brass in their commanders conference starting tomorrow.(5/13/2013 10:02:27 AM)
Source: Yahoo