Monitoring from space, aerial and in situ platforms in coastal regions will help develop models for interactions between ecological and anthropogenic processes, helping sustainable management of coast...
The Indian coasts hold diverse geomorphological features—mudflats, rocky shores, cliffs, sandy beaches and deltaic reaches that shelter unique ecosystems. However, significant sections of the coastlin...
Integrated Flood Warning System (IFLOWS) is an integrated GIS-based decision support system developed for Chennai and Mumbai that provides flood inundation scenarios and helps state governments to put...
An Indian Perspective This article details the steps that have been taken by India to safeguard its oceanic territories as well the ocean resources as per the guidelines and specifications laid down...
Anoxia occurs when dissolved oxygen concentration in the water is zero, a level where most organisms cannot survive. The western Indian continental shelf which underlies the Arabian Sea becomes anoxic...
Nitrogen an essential macronutrient of the oceanic ecosystem, can limit the biological production if not available in a suitable form or concentration. This article looks at the role of nitrogen in th...
Different approaches have been put forward over the years to understand the pros and cons of geoengineering - to deliberately manipulate the earth’s climate in response to climate change. In the curre...
An Indian Perspective This article details the steps that have been taken by India to safeguard its oceanic territories as well the ocean resources as per the guidelines and specifications laid down by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) over the years.
Anoxia occurs when dissolved oxygen concentration in the water is zero, a level where most organisms cannot survive. The western Indian continental shelf which underlies the Arabian Sea becomes anoxic under certain conditions. This article delves into the phenomenon and the impact it has on the region.
Nitrogen an essential macronutrient of the oceanic ecosystem, can limit the biological production if not available in a suitable form or concentration. This article looks at the role of nitrogen in the waters of the Arabian Sea.
