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Restoring Coastal Ecosystems, Empowering Communities

Samudra captures transformative stories of change along India’s coastal and marine ecosystems. Rooted in our Coastal Systems Research (CSR) strategy, it blends ecological restoration with community empowerment to tackle challenges like habitat degradation, marine debris, declining fisheries, and climate change.

At MSSRF, initiatives like the Coastal Resources and Fisheries Programme and the Fish for All Centre drive sustainable management of critical habitats—mangroves, coral reefs, tidal marshes, and seagrass beds. Our participatory governance model promotes eco-friendly livelihoods, rehabilitation of small-scale fishers, and climate adaptation practices.

Samudra showcases how vibrant coastal ecosystems and resilient communities can thrive together. With collective action, scientific innovation, and global partnerships, we are shaping a sustainable future for our oceans and coastal communities.

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Reaching out during Cyclone Nivar: Technology and community rapport play significant role

Reaching out during Cyclone Nivar: Technology and community rapport play significant role

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Fisher Friend App soon to be available in the northern coastal districts of Kerala

Fisher Friend App soon to be available in the northern coastal districts of Kerala

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

MSSRF’s Fisher Friend Mobile Application now in Karnataka

MSSRF’s Fisher Friend Mobile Application now in Karnataka

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Coming soon, an Artificial Reef near Karaikal

Coming soon, an Artificial Reef near Karaikal

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

MSSRF completes mangrove restoration work in three states

MSSRF completes mangrove restoration work in three states

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Artificial coral reefs to enhance fish resources in Karaikal Coast

Artificial coral reefs to enhance fish resources in Karaikal Coast

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

MSSRF’s Fish for all Centre celebrates International Coastal Cleanup Day

MSSRF’s Fish for all Centre celebrates International Coastal Cleanup Day

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

MSSRF scientists attend workshop on marine fishery and ocean state advisory services at INCOIS

MSSRF scientists attend workshop on marine fishery and ocean state advisory services at INCOIS

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Empowering coastal rural women through fish culture

Empowering coastal rural women through fish culture

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems, Gender, Institutions Buliding
Impact Platform: Samudra

FFMA is transforming lives of fisherfolk: a story from Andhra Pradesh

FFMA is transforming lives of fisherfolk: a story from Andhra Pradesh

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

MSSRF scientist selected to be facilitator for international workshop

MSSRF scientist selected to be facilitator for international workshop

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Real-time ocean information from new Current Meter Wave Rider Buoy in the Indian Ocean: MSSRF implements with INCOIS support

Real-time ocean information from new Current Meter Wave Rider Buoy in the Indian Ocean: MSSRF implements with INCOIS support

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

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