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For the first time in 40 years, a vital Pacific Ocean upwelling off Panama failed in 2025. This biological engine, crucial for fish populations and coastal communities, didn't activate as trade winds weakened. Scientists, monitoring this rare event, suspect climate disruption, raising alarms about interconnected ocean systems and the need for better tropical ocean observation.

Rapid climate change is overwhelming ecosystems like redwoods and seagrass, threatening biodiversity. Scientists are now using conservation genomics to identify and propagate species resilient to extreme conditions, aiding restoration efforts. While promising for long-lived species, this approach isn't a standalone solution and reducing emissions remains paramount for ecosystem survival.

The project is being implemented by a joint team of scientists both from CSIR-NIO Regional Centre at Vishakhapatnam and Goa.

An action plan on climate change for the state will be taken up in collaboration with the national institute of oceanography (NIO), minister for science, technology and environment, Aleixo Sequeira informed the Goa assembly on Wednesday.

Scientists of national institute of oceanography will study the sudden surge of the high tide in Morjim and Vagator and the flooding of temporary shacks erected on both beaches for two days.

If the myths and mysteries of the ocean have fascinated you, then a career in Oceanography can be a good choice. Emmanuel Mathew cruises through to the national institute of oceanography to find out more