A rare sea slug, Discodorid cebuensis, has been recorded in India for the first time after being spotted at Haji Ali. Previously known from the Philippines, the discovery highlights Mumbai’s coastal biodiversity and marks a significant addition to marine records along India’s western coast

Beneath Mumbai’s bustling coastline lies a hidden ecosystem where crabs, starfish, and marine organisms continue to thrive despite pollution and urban pressure. Documented by a city-based biologist, this fragile yet resilient world is best witnessed during low tide along key shores