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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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Stories of Change

Transforming the lives of people through ‘Fisher Friend’

Transforming the lives of people through ‘Fisher Friend’

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Integrated Fishing Farming System gaining momentum in coastal regions of Tamil Nadu

Integrated Fishing Farming System gaining momentum in coastal regions of Tamil Nadu

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Integrated mangroves fishing is the best model to mitigate climate change impact in coastal areas

Integrated mangroves fishing is the best model to mitigate climate change impact in coastal areas

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

The Covid-19 and Fishing women

The Covid-19 and Fishing women

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

Tools, technology and entitlements: sea safety is theme of World Fisheries Day at Poompuhar

Tools, technology and entitlements: sea safety is theme of World Fisheries Day at Poompuhar

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Protecting marine animals and fishermen with FFMA

Protecting marine animals and fishermen with FFMA

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

"Harvesting Hope: Samidurai's Journey in Seabass Cage Farming"

"Harvesting Hope: Samidurai's Journey in Seabass Cage Farming"

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

From Traditions to Triumph – Sathya’s Success in the Dry Fish Business

From Traditions to Triumph – Sathya’s Success in the Dry Fish Business

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

“Fishing Smarter: How Traditional Wisdom and FFMA Transformed One Fisherman’s Fortune”

“Fishing Smarter: How Traditional Wisdom and FFMA Transformed One Fisherman’s Fortune”

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra

Thenkala’s Leap: Empowering Rural Women through Digital and Post-Harvest Innovation”

Thenkala’s Leap: Empowering Rural Women through Digital and Post-Harvest Innovation”

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

"From Homefront to Forefront: The Empowering Journey of Sharmiladevi"

"From Homefront to Forefront: The Empowering Journey of Sharmiladevi"

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

“Kalanjiyam's Journey from Fisherman to Ocean Guardian”

“Kalanjiyam's Journey from Fisherman to Ocean Guardian”

Programme Area: Coastal and Marine Systems
Impact Platform: Samudra