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The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica), once on the brink of extinction, has experienced a significant revival in India.

In 1880, there were reportedly only around 12 individuals left, confined to the Gir Forest in Gujarat. Due to intensive conservation efforts, habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and community involvement, their numbers have steadily increased over the years.

As of the 2020 census conducted by the Gujarat Forest Department, there are now 674 Asiatic lions in the region, a 29% increase from the previous count in 2015.

The Gir National Park and surrounding protected areas remain their only natural habitat in the world.

This success is considered one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation recoveries globally. However, experts still warn that the lions' limited range in a single geographic region leaves them vulnerable to disease outbreaks and natural disasters. Plans to translocate some of the population to other regions, such as Madhya Pradesh's Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary, have been proposed but face legal and logistical hurdles.

Recent studies have uncovered a striking shift in ocean visibility: more than 20% of Earth's oceans have become noticeably darker over the past two decades.

This process, termed "ocean darkening," refers to a measurable reduction in the photic zone—the sunlit upper layer of the ocean where photosynthesis occurs.

In several areas, this zone has become as much as 100 meters shallower, greatly limiting sunlight penetration.

This decline in light affects phytoplankton, microscopic organisms that form the base of the marine food chain and generate a large portion of Earth's oxygen.

With less light reaching them, phytoplankton populations are at risk, potentially triggering ecosystem imbalances, reducing biodiversity, and weakening the ocean’s role in carbon absorption and climate regulation.

The causes of ocean darkening are multifaceted. Coastal waters are especially affected by human activity, including agricultural runoff, industrial waste, and sedimentation, which increase the amount of organic matter and particles in the water.

In open ocean regions, the main drivers appear to be climate change-induced shifts in ocean currents and rising sea temperatures, which alter water mixing and light diffusion.

The implications are profound: darker oceans may lead to reduced marine productivity, altered fish populations, and disrupted climate feedback mechanisms.

Scientists are now racing to better understand this trend, as it poses both environmental and economic threats.

In a milestone moment for Chinese space tech, Beijing-based startup Space Epoch has successfully completed a vertical sea recovery test of its reusable rocket prototype. This marks one of China’s first sea-based demonstrations for reusable launch vehicles—mimicking techniques pioneered by SpaceX.

What Happened?

The test involved launching and vertically landing the rocket booster over the ocean.

It showcased the booster’s ability to hover, descend, and stabilize autonomously despite marine conditions.

Why It Matters:

Ocean-based recovery allows for flexible launch sites and reduces land-use constraints.

Reusability could cut launch costs by up to 70%, opening doors for more frequent commercial satellite deployments.

China aims to compete directly with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in the global launch market.

The successful test highlights China’s increasing focus on private-sector innovation in aerospace, with Space Epoch leading the charge in orbital reusability.

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