BlueMAP-India is the brainchild of several long discussions between science communicators, marine ecologists, environmental lawyers, and a common vision to share awareness about the wonders of the marine realm.
BlueMAP-India (MAP = Museum, Awareness, Policy) aims to provide you a glimpse of the richness of India’s marine biodiversity, and a chance to know more about marine habitats, marine life, policies governing their protection, Marine Protected Areas, and more.
Dive in!
Illustrated by Gayatri Jawali
Illustrated by Gayatri Jawali
Illustrated by Gayatri Jawali
India’s 7,517 km long coastline and marine waters harbour several unique and critical ecosystems and habitats including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and more, that offer important breeding areas, nurseries, and feeding grounds for a wide array of marine life.
Learn more about the key marine habitats found in India!
Vardhan Patankar
Vardhan Patankar
Joydeep Sarkar
India’s rich coastal and marine habitats are home to thousands of lifeforms that are as diverse in shape, size, form and colours as they are in the important functions they perform in their habitats.
Dive in to admire India's marine biodiversity, and read about some commonly seen (and unique) marine animals include sea slugs, dolphins, turtles, colourful fish, crabs, and many more!
WCS-India
WCS-India
India’s seascapes and resources are threatened by a host of issues, ranging from indiscriminate fishing, quarrying, dredging, reclamation, pollution, and other anthropogenic activities.
This section explains the various laws and frameworks used to protect marine species, and coastal and marine ecosystems in India.
WCS-India
India has a comprehensive legal framework governing the protection of coastal and marine areas, including the marine life found in these habitats.
Take a look at some of the prominent and ecologically important marine sites in India, which have been categorized under five levels of protection. These laws and their implementation are important factors for marine conservation.
