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Current status and scope of coral reef research in India: A bio-ecological perspective

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Title Current status and scope of coral reef research in India: A bio-ecological perspective
 
Creator De, K.
Venkataraman, K.
Ingole, B.S.
 
Subject Aquatic communities::Coral reef
Aquatic ecology, productivity::General
Meteorology and climatology::Climate change
Aquatic pollution::Conservation and wildlife management
 
Description Coral reefs are staggeringly diverse and complex ecosystem. But, this tropical wonder is currently degrading at alarming rates and, facing a high risk of extinction due to several anthropogenic and natural disturbances. Despite knowing the complex and huge reefs India has, and all the benefits this country gets from its reefs; the efforts to manage and conserve appears poor. Review of research suggests that better management coupled with trained marine biologists, modern infrastructure facility and long-term funding. This review also intends to highlight the current focal area of bio-ecological research in Indian coral reefs and, discuss scopes for further study on some of the key themes on which primary research is being conducted globally. Moreover, there is a pressing need for effective communication between the scientific community and stakeholders for the strict implication of conservation practice to protect the spectacular coral reef ecosystem.
 
Date 2017-09-22T09:28:35Z
2017-09-22T09:28:35Z
2017
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, vol.46(4); 2017; 647-662
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/5121
 
Language en
 
Rights This article is licensed under Creative Commons License: CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India © 2017. The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi
 
Publisher CSIR-NISCAIR