Information on good initiatives which preserve Indian Ocean Ecosystem Coral reefs, sea grass beds, and mangrove forests
The context :
- Occupying 20% of the earth’s surface, the Indian Ocean is a habitat to thousands of marine species.
- Ocean wildlife migration is essential to sustaining marine ecosystems.
Oceans absorb 80% of heat from the earth’s atmosphere, the Indian Ocean’s capacity to mitigate global warming is declining with repercussions such as the depletion of fish stocks.
Fish is key to food security in coastal communities worldwide and should thus be protected at all costs.
- Indian Ocean is home to 30% of the world’s coral reef cover.
- Generating energy from various sources, including waves, ocean currents, tidal range and currents, salinity gradients, and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
- A major tourist destination. : the ocean with turquoise waters, the beauty of the islands, the pristine white sand beaches, the spectacular landscapes, the richness of marine and coastal biodiversity delights nature lovers from all over the world.
Australia : the need to protect endemic fish species
Australia : the need to protect endemic fish species Given that endangered fish species are still
Review of Maldives’ Mangroves: Distribution, Diversity, Ecological Importance, and Associated Flora and Fauna.
Review of Maldives’ Mangroves: Distribution, Diversity, Ecological Importance, and Associated Flora and Fauna Mangrove forests are one
Madagascar: Ivohiboro, the forgotten forest
Madagascar: Ivohiboro, the forgotten forest In the southern region of Madagascar, within the Ivohibe Mountains, one of
Ecosytem to preserve in the Indian Ocean : Active hydrothermal vent ecosystems
Ecosytem to preserve in the Indian Ocean : Active hydrothermal vent ecosystems Deep-sea hydrothermal vent fields are
Seychelles’ Balancing Act: Transforming Fisheries to Preserve Biodiversity
Seychelles’ Balancing Act: Transforming Fisheries to Preserve Biodiversity Despite its modest landmass of just 457 square km, Seychelles’
Zanzibar : islanders are saving their Indian Ocean coral reef
Zanzibar : islanders are saving their Indian Ocean coral reef Looking out now over the Indian Ocean from
Indian Ocean : a regional agreement aims to save a tropical paradise in trouble
Indian Ocean : a regional agreement aims to save a tropical paradise in trouble The Western
Yemen,Socotra : the “Galapagos ” of Indian Ocean
Yemen, Socotra: the “Galapagos ” of Indian Ocean The Socotra archipelago, located in the northwest of the
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) – United Republic of Tanzania
The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and Macquarie University are implementing a regional marine conservation
Borneo elephant, Asia’s smallest, listed as endangered
Borneo elephant, Asia’s smallest, listed as endangered The Borneo elephant, Asia’s smallest, has been added to
World Ocean Day (June 8) Understand the Indian Ocean and you’ll understand much about earth
World Ocean Day (June 8) Understand the Indian Ocean and you’ll understand much about earth
Djibouti, a real natural aquarium
Djibouti, a real natural aquarium Djibouti, nestled at the crossroads of the Red Sea and the
An unprecedented partnership between island regions to fight against invasive species
An unprecedented partnership between island regions to fight against invasive species An unprecedented partnership between
FAPBM : a foundation for the future of Madagascar’s biodiversity
FAPBM : a foundation for the future of Madagascar’s biodiversity FAPBM is a Trust Fund which
India : Five more Indian wetlands added to Ramsar list
India : Five more Indian wetlands added to Ramsar list The wetlands added are Magadi Kere
The green heart of Borneo: an oasis of biodiversity unique in the world
The green heart of Borneo: an oasis of biodiversity unique in the world Originally a simple forest
Remarkable initiative : Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration institute
Remarkable initiative : Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and Exploration institute The Seychelles Hydrospatial Observatory for Research and
Indian Ocean Reserve : The Madagascar clawless gecko in the Vohimana reserve
Indian Ocean Reserve : The Madagascar clawless gecko in the Vohimana reserve The Madagascar clawless gecko is a
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