Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute (SDMRI) (Thoothukudi)

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Training workshop on Conservation of marine environment and Improvement of basic knowledge and skills of safe diving to chank collectors of Tuticorin coast
Organized under the auspices of Department of Environment, Government of Tamilnadu.
Priority Research Location
Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay (Tamil Nadu, Southeast coast of India), 658 km long coastline
Geographic features & other Importance of research Location:
Marine ecosystem with coral reefs and seagrass beds
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve
Key issues
High dependence of coastal community on fishery resources
Loss / damage of key coastal habitats and biodiversity due to anthropogenic impacts and elevated sea surface temperature.