Hyderabad: Ocean research, resilience in focus as IIOSC-2025 opens in INCOIS

Why in news

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) hosted the inaugural session of the International Indian Ocean Science Conference 2025 (IIOSC-2025) in Hyderabad.

Background

The conference aims to showcase progress from the second International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE-2) and address knowledge gaps in coastal research and marine spatial planning.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyINCOIS: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
• FactIIOE-2: Second International Indian Ocean Expedition
• PostMinistry of Earth Sciences: Governs ocean research and coastal management in India

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of international cooperation in marine spatial planning and coastal research for India's maritime security and blue economy.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Data asymmetry: Need for standardized marine spatial planning protocols across Western Indian Ocean nations
• Research integration: Bridging knowledge gaps between global research communities and local coastal management

Keywords: Marine Spatial Planning · Blue Economy · Ocean Governance · Coastal Resilience

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