Orissa Marine Resources Conservation Consortium

The threats to olive ridley turtles and fishing livelihoods in coastal Orissa mandate an interdisciplinary approach and collaborative efforts for marine turtle research and conservation. To facilitate this, the OMRCC was formed in 2004 and includes the fishworker unions of Orissa, conservation organisations, development NGOs, reputed turtle biologists and individuals interested in sea turtle conservation measures and in sustainable fisheries. Expressly, this group seeks to demonstrate that collaborations between the state, fisherfolk, scientists and conservation groups can lead to better marine conservation and improve livelihoods. Read more…

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Marine Turtle Network

Several local and community-based conservation groups are involved in the conservation of marine turtles in India. These groups can greatly benefit from a common network which provides necessary technical inputs and training in science based conservation and monitoring programmes. Members of the network can also share and learn from each other, and synergise their actions towards more effective conservation. The network was established through a workshop in January 2009. Read more…

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Coastal Conservation Networks

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 also through collaborations and networks, and building and strengthening capacities of local institutions. Read more…