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It is critical that research findings are translated into management tools and as sources for information that will help formulate appropriate policies. Towards this, we have produced policy briefs and manuals on coastal and marine research and conservation. Given the imperative to incorporate coastal and marine conservation into education programmes, we have worked on an educational activity/fun book for coastal school children. Read more…
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The knowledge of environmental laws is integral to making conservation efforts effective and meaningful. The Environmental Law Omnibus includes carefully compiled commentaries on major environmental laws in the country, besides an Environmental Law Guide to provide interesting approach to comprehending laws. It is supported by Dakshin Foundation in collaboration with other civil society organizations. Read more…
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The site of the proposed Dhamra port project is located in northern Orissa on the east coast of India. The main point of contention is that this port will have several negative impacts on the ecosystems, including Bhitarkanika, one of the largest remaining tracts of mangrove forests on the east coast of India, and Gahirmatha, which is one of the few rookeries worldwide for the mass nesting of olive ridley turtles. This port project along with several coastal infrastructure projects has been opposed by fisherfolk organisations who believe these projects to negatively affect the traditional fisher communities of the region. Numerous biologists, conservationists and activists have voiced their concerns about the nature, impacts and process of permission and development of this port in different forums. Read more…
This is an online resource that contains basic information about sea turtles of the Indian subcontinent including distribution (by state), status, bibliographies, a directory of organisations working on sea turtles, research, and other resources such as newsletters, manuals, maps and other publications. The website will also serve as a portal for TAG (Turtle Action Group), the network for the conservation and monitoring of sea turtles in India. Read more…
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This review involved an analysis of all the SSCP documents and relevant literature to arrive at a multi-pronged assessment of the implications of the SSCP, particularly its implications for the biodiversity of Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay regions. The outreach and advocacy had two strategies- the first was to focus and bring forward the legal and economic aspects as well as the main environmental issues of the project in simple and non-technical language. The second was to disseminate the findings through the media and published papers. Read more…
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The Indian Ocean Turtle Newsletter was initiated to provide a forum for exchange of information on sea turtle biology and conservation, management and education and awareness activities in the Indian subcontinent, Indian Ocean region, and south/southeast Asia. The newsletter also intends to cover related aspects such as coastal zone management, fisheries and marine conservation. The newsletter is distributed free of cost to a network of government and non-government organisations and individuals in the Indian Ocean and South East Asia. Read more…