Conservation Biology: A Primer for South Asia provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of conservation biology as well as various perspectives on the effective conservation of biodiversity. With a balanced set of examples dealing with different themes and geographical areas in the region, this book is aimed to stimulate the interest of a wide audience ranging from students of [...]
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While there is some information on coastal and marine resources and ecosystems, only a very small percentage of this is translated into effective inputs for conservation and management. We have attempted to translate our research findings into appropriate management tools and as sources for information that will help formulate appropriate policies. We have also produced a children’s activity book for coastal ecosystems.
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The site of the proposed Dhamra port project is located on the eastern Indian coast of Orissa. The development of the port has been in the pipeline for over a decade. The main point of contention is that this port will have several negative impacts on the ecosystems of the region, particularly on the mass [...]
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The proposed Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project (SSCP) canal between India and Sri Lanka across the Adam’s Bridge connecting the Arabian Sea with the Bay of Bengal has the potential to have very significant consequences on this globally significant marine biodiversity area. The construction and maintenance of the canal will involve a range of coastal and [...]
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The state of Orissa on the east coast of India is a globally significant breeding area for olive ridley turtles. There are three mass nesting beaches at Gahirmatha, Devi River Mouth and Rushikulya. This population is also subject to high fishery related adult turtle mortality, with over 10,000 dead turtles washed ashore each year, totaling [...]
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There are several regionally important populations of marine turtles in south Asia, which face a variety of anthropogenic threats. Different agencies are involved in the conservation and management of sea turtles in the India, from students to fishing communities to government departments. Several factors need to coalesce for effective conservation of marine turtles, foremost amongst [...]
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Marine and coastal ecosystems are both ecologically and socio-economically complex, involving several stakeholders. A wide variety of research and action is required to remodel and reconcile conservation and development, to be undertaken by networks. Dakshin Foundation aims to achieve an integration of coastal conservation and development themes and disciplines not just within the organisation but [...]
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