Testing and demonstration of continuous pilot-scale mass cultivation of the indigenous seaweed Gracilaria edulis using the tube-net method in the deep waters of Chidiyatapu, South Andaman, recorded a remarkable 6.67-fold increase in biomass during the period from May to June 2026. This substantial enhancement in biomass demonstrates the species' potential for economically viable commercial-scale cultivation. NIOT is in the process of development of end-to-end post-harvest processing technologies to facilitate the establishment of a sustainable seaweed-based industry in the Andaman Islands, thereby supporting value addition, livelihood generation, and the blue economy.
#NIOT #MoES #SeaweedCultivation #BlueEconomy #MarineBiotechnology #OceanTechnology #SustainableOceans #CoastalLivelihoods #MarineResearch #ClimateResilience #ScienceForSociety #SustainableDevelopment #AtmanirbharBharat
Prof. Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director, NIOT, presented NIOT’s cutting-edge technologies fuelling India's #BlueEconomy at the Innovate in Tamil Nadu (IN2TN) IP Conclave 2025 inaugural session, held at Anna Centenary Library, Chennai, on 30 July 2025.
#IN2TN#Innovation#MoES
As part of #SwachhataPakhwada, NIOT organized an awareness session at the AP Tribal Welfare School, Chittedu on the dangers of single-use plastics.
The session included interactive discussions, a Swachhata pledge, and a tree plantation drive.
#CleanIndia#SwachhBharat
Our team is currently conducting sampling at the Bay of Bengal to enhance our understanding and standardize viral load protocols.
In addition, we are training a talented intern, providing them hands-on experience in field research, data analysis, and protocol development.
Prof Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director, NIOT, along with Dr NV Vinithkumar, Project Director, AMSOB-NIOT, and Dr G Dharani, Group Head, MBT, held an insightful discussion with French counterparts Dr Srini Kaveri, Director, CNRS India and Prof Manell Zakharia. The discussion focused on exploring collaborative opportunities in academia, research, technology and innovation under the #DeepOceanMission at NIOT.
#NIOT #MoES
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Access to current swell surge alerts via #SAMUDRA App of @ESSO_INCOIS @Ravi_MoES Coasts highlighted in Red are currently under Warning for Swell Surges
#MoESInNews
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji @narendramodi ji has approved Mission Mausam, a significant initiative to strengthen India's weather & climate sciences and services, towards better preparedness for extreme weather events and climate change. With a budget of ₹2,000 crore over 2 years, #MissionMausam aims to revolutionize weather observations & forecasting to benefit critical sectors. The Ministry of Earth Sciences will primarily implement #MissionMausam under the guidance of our Hon’ble Minister Dr Jitendra Singh (@drjitnedrasingh) ji and Dr M Ravichandran (@ravi_moes), Secretary, MoES.
Stay tuned for more updates on this transformative step towards a weather-ready and climate-smart India!
Read More : https://t.co/9XD2h3J0JD
#MissionMausam #MoES #EarthSciences
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@ESSO_INCOIS @MoesNiot@Indiametdept@ncs_earthquake@CentreCoastal@esso_ncess@iitmpune@cmlre_kochi
Matsya 6000, Developed by NIOT, is India's first manned submersible, set to explore 6,000 meters beneath the ocean's surface. This three-person vessel, part of the Samudrayaan mission, aims to unlock the secrets of deep-sea resources and biodiversity. The initial trials will dive to 600 meters, with a commitment to preserving the marine ecosystem.
#Matsya6000 #DeepSeaMission #Samudrayaan #NIOT #OceanExploration #MoES
Dr. Srinivasa Kumar T., Director, INCOIS, shares warm greetings on the Foundation Day of @moesgoi.
Listen to his message on behalf of the INCOIS fraternity sharing that the foundation day marks collective commitment of understanding and protecting our beloved planet.
Dr. R. Krishnan,Director of IITM Pune under Ministry of Earth Sciences shares his best wishes on the Foundation Day of @moesgoi.Listen to his inspiring message as how MoES has contributed to the Earth System Sciences for the past 17 years crossing myriad of scientific discoveries