Annual Report 2009-2010 - Ministry Of Earth Sciences

5.5 Studies on Cobalt Crusts Exploration 30
5.6 Studies on Hydrothermal Sulphides 30
6 Ocean Technology 32
6.1 Deep Sea Mining Technology 32
6.2 Desalination 35
6.3 Marine Sensors and Electronics 36
6.4 Demonstration of Shore Protection Measures 36
6.5 Ocean Science and Technology for Islands 36
6.6 Coastal and Environmental Engineering 39
7 Coastal and Marine Ecology 40
7.1 Coastal Erosion and Protection Measures 40
7.2 Drugs from the Sea 41
7.3 Aquaculture and Mericulture 42
7.4 Harmful Algal Bloom 43
7.5 Ecosystem Modelling 44
7.6 Water Quality Monitoring 46
7.7 Marine Living Resources Programme 49
8 Climate Change Science 50
8.1 Introduction 50
8.2 Climate Monitoring and Climate Information Services 51
8.3 Monitoring Trace Gases 51
8.4 Advance Training Centre in Climate and Earth System Science 52
9 Disaster Support 53
9.1 Introduction 53
9.2 Hydro-meteorological Services 53
9.3 Drought Monitoring 54
9.4 Cyclone Forewarning Services 54
9.5 Early Warning System for Tsunami 57
10 Extramural and Sponsored Research 61
10.1 Ocean and Atmospheric Science and Technology Cells 61
10.2 Focused Research Activities 61
10.3 Building indigenous capability through Joint Developmental Projects 62
10.4 Human Resource Development & Capacity Building 62
10.5 Establishment of MoES Distinguished Chair Professorship 62
10.6 Awareness and Outreach Programmes 62
10.7 Awards 64
11 Vessel Management 66
11.1 Oceanographic Research Vessel Sagar Kanya 66
11.2 Fisheries Oceanographic Research Vessel Sagar Sampada 66
11.3 Technology Demonstration Vessel Sagar Nidhi 67
11.4 Buoy Tender Vessel Sagar Manjusha 67
11.5 Coastal Research Vessels Sagar Purvi and CRV Sagar Paschimi 67
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