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20 May

ISLANDS IN NEWS (2024–2026) — WATER BODY–WISE TABLE NOTES

Water Body / Ocean / SeaIsland / Island GroupMajor Feature in NewsKey Theme
Gulf of MannarVaan IslandCoral reef restoration using artificial reefsNature-Based Solutions
Gulf of MannarKariyachalli IslandCoastal erosion and reef restoration projectBlue Economy
Arabian SeaBitra IslandDefence acquisition and ecology debateMaritime Security
Arabian SeaAndroth IslandINS Androth naval significanceNaval Infrastructure
Arabian SeaSt. Mary’s IslandsUNESCO tentative list proposalGeological Heritage
Arabian SeaElephanta IslandAncient stepped reservoir discoveryMaritime Trade
Andaman SeaBarren IslandIndia’s only active volcanoVolcanism
Andaman SeaNarcondam IslandUNESCO geo-heritage proposalBiodiversity
Andaman SeaBaratang IslandActive mud volcano studiesGeological Processes
Bay of BengalGreat Nicobar IslandMega infrastructure projectIndo-Pacific Strategy
Bay of BengalShaheed DweepNatural rock bridge proposalCoastal Geomorphology
Bay of BengalAndaman and Nicobar IslandsUNESCO geo-heritage initiativeSustainable Tourism
South China SeaSpratly IslandsVietnam-China island buildingGeopolitics
South China SeaDongsha IslandTyphoon Podul warning areaDisaster Management
Atlantic OceanLa PalmaCumbre Vieja volcanic eruptionLava Delta Formation
Atlantic OceanCanary IslandsMega-tsunami debateVolcanic Hazards
Pacific OceanHome ReefNew volcanic island growthSubmarine Volcano
Pacific OceanWhakaari / White IslandAsh eruption disrupting flightsPhreatic Eruption
Pacific OceanFlores IslandMount Lewotobi eruptionPacific Ring of Fire
Pacific OceanHawaii IslandKīlauea eruptionShield Volcano
Pacific OceanEaster IslandMoai statues threatenedClimate Change
Pacific OceanFijiIndia-Fiji cooperationIndo-Pacific Diplomacy
Sea of JapanJeju IslandCompared with Baratang tourism modelVolcanic Tourism

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Water BodyImportant Islands in News
Gulf of MannarVaan, Kariyachalli
Arabian SeaBitra, Androth, St. Mary’s, Elephanta
Andaman SeaBarren, Narcondam, Baratang
Bay of BengalGreat Nicobar, Shaheed Dweep
South China SeaSpratly, Dongsha
Atlantic OceanLa Palma, Canary Islands
Pacific OceanHome Reef, Hawaii Island, Easter Island, Fiji, White Island, Flores Island
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