Ministry of Science & Technology
World Oceans Day celebrated at CSIR-NIO
Posted On:
08 JUN 2022 7:15PM by PIB Mumbai
Goa, 8 June 2022
World Oceans Day celebrated at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography. The function was presided over by the Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant.
Addressing the event, Dr. Pramod Sawant said that the oceans form a critical part of the biosphere as they are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine.
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The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world.
Dr.Sawant also mentioned that the Oceans serve to generate oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, regulate the climate, and also are a backbone for international trade. He spoke on the benefits of the oceans and also the various pressures the ocean faces due to destructive fishing, marine pollution, ocean acidification which take a toll on the health of our Oceans”. He emphasised on the role played by scientists and students in sharing the knowledge and research to improve the health of our Oceans.
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He congratulated the local fishermen and farmers for participating in the Green Mussels Culturing programme organised by CSIR-NIO under skill development initiative. He also distributed certificates and congratulated the winners of various national competitions held at CSIR-NIO for the World Oceans Day on the theme “Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean”.
Earlier Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director CSIR-NIO, expressed the World Oceans Day greetings and laid epmhasis on the need to protect our Oceans. He briefed on CSIR-NIO's contribution to ocean science and society. He also mentioned that the institute is also involved in national programs like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jigyasa which is a student-scientist connect program as a scientific social responsibility and also contributes to flagship programmes of Aaatmanirbhar Bharat and Swayampurna Goa symbolising the spirit of Cooperative Federalism.
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Chief Minister released a Magazine on ‘Samudramanthan’, a compilation in the form of splendid scientific works, Rhythms in Poetry & Essay and Ingenuity in Photography and Drawing.
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