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
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
Managing Underwater Radiated Noise in the Marine Environment Using Marine Spatial Planning
This article discusses the growing challenge of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN)—noise generated by human activities such as shipping, offshore oil and gas operations, dredging, and military exercises—and explains how Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) can be used as an effective tool to manage its impact on marine ecosystems.
May 17, 2023
Misallocation of groundwater resources and its management through UDA
The article examines the misallocation and overuse of groundwater resources and how these issues threaten long-term water security. It highlights challenges such as unsustainable extraction, poor governance, and uneven distribution. The piece explains how the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework can support smarter and more sustainable groundwater management.
May 6, 2023
Dredging under Sustainable Blue Economy
The article examines the role of dredging in supporting the sustainable blue economy while highlighting its environmental and governance challenges. It explains how dredging is essential for navigation, ports, and coastal development, but must be carefully managed to avoid ecological damage. The piece emphasizes sustainable, science-driven dredging practices.
March 25, 2023
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