India’s Samudrayan Seabed Mission Holds Promise for Clean Energy and Blue Economy
The article highlights India’s Samudrayaan (Deep Ocean) Mission as a major step toward exploring seabed resources and advancing the blue economy. It focuses on how deep-sea technologies can unlock clean energy, critical minerals, and scientific insights. The mission is positioned as a strategic move for sustainable ocean-based growth.
October 5, 2023
Collision Avoidance & Navigation System using AIS
The article discusses an AI-enabled maritime safety system that uses Automatic Identification System (AIS) data to predict collision risks and assist vessels in navigating safely through congested waterways. AIS provides real-time information such as vessel position, speed, course, and identity, creating a live picture of surrounding maritime traffic.
September 9, 2023
Governance in the Indian Ocean Region: Sustainability of sediment classification applications
The article explores the importance of sediment classification and governance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). It highlights how understanding sediment characteristics supports coastal management, infrastructure planning, and environmental sustainability. The piece emphasizes data-driven approaches for effective sediment governance and long-term maritime resilience.
June 22, 2023
“Riding the waves of Prosperity”: Aquaculture transforming people’s Lives
The article “Riding the Waves of Prosperity: Aquaculture Transforming People's Lives” published by the Maritime Research Center under the UDA framework highlights how aquaculture has evolved from a traditional food-production activity into a powerful engine for economic growth, employment generation, food security, and social empowerment.
June 22, 2023
El Nino Prediction – A New Perspective Based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework
The article highlights the growing threat of El Niño, climate change, and poor water resource management to India's agriculture, economy, and communities. With increasing risks of droughts, water scarcity, and environmental degradation, it emphasizes the need for an integrated and technology-driven approach to freshwater and marine resource management.
June 17, 2023
Sediment Classification: Is India’s water in the dark?
This article discusses a critical but often overlooked challenge in India's water resources: the lack of accurate understanding of what lies beneath rivers, reservoirs, estuaries, and coastal waters. The authors argue that while water quality and quantity receive significant attention, sediment characterization and classification remain largely neglected, creating a major blind spot in water management.
June 4, 2023
“Balancing Profits with the Planet” in the Perspective of Expansion of Aquaculture
The article examines the rapid expansion of aquaculture and the challenge of balancing economic profits with environmental sustainability. It highlights concerns such as ecosystem degradation, pollution, and resource overuse. The piece emphasizes the need for responsible and science-driven aquaculture practices within the blue economy framework.
May 21, 2023
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