OUR INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS

KARNATAKA COAST

The Karnataka coastline is a relatively understudied wildlife habitat. Our projects here include marine megafauna rescue, beach clean ups and sustainable livelihood programs with underprivileged coastal communities.

GOA COASTLINE

Biodiversity across the 105 km of Goa’s coastline is replete with marine life, the most conspicuous being dolphins, turtles and pelagic birds. Our work here includes providing veterinary care to stranded marine megafauna.

ANDAMAN ISLANDS

The Andamans are part of India’s island territories, rich with diverse ecosystems including coral reefs, mangroves and tropical rainforests. Our work here includes coral reef restoration, research and awareness building.

BLUE INDIA

Blue India is our country's only underwater imagery competition and aims to raise awareness about our oceans through photography. In our 3rd edition of Blue India we were proud to be associated with Canon India.

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GOA COASTLINE

GOACOASTLINE

The state of Goa is likely one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Being a former Portuguese Colony, it is well-known for historical sites, churches and architecture. Erstwhile Goa was known for its charm, the slow pace of life and beautiful, quaint villages. It also happens to be a biodiversity hotspot, a place with a wealth of different ecosystems such as laterite plateaus, western ghats, traditional Kazaan lands, coastal and intertidal habitats. 

Over time, the landscape of Goa has changed drastically. The mining industry, though declared illegal by the Supreme Court in 2018, has significantly degraded the environment since it began in 1949. Illegal sand mining and the existence of coal ports has exacerbated the situation. The number of tourists visiting the state has also increased exponentially- 1.3 core tourists compared to the 15 lakh residents of the state. This rise in tourism brought with it issues of overcrowding, pollution, and unsustainable development.

This medley of activity has put an incredible amount of pressure on the barely 105 km coastline of the state. Sadly, it is difficult to fully comprehend the extent of these damages to our marine ecosystems from a cursory point of view.

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