| Abstract Submission No. | ABS-2.2-0232 |
| Title of Abstract | Bio-resources of the Indian Ocean: Fisheries, drugs from the ocean, and Mangroves as Pillars of a Sustainable Blue Economy |
| Authors | CDR. (Dr) P.K. SRIVASTAVA(Retd)* |
| Organisation | Ministry of Earth Sciences |
| Address | Room No 216 Ministry of Earth Sciences, Prithivi Bhawan New Delhi, Delhi, India Pincode: 110003 E-mail: srivastava.pks@gov.in |
| Country | India |
| Presentation | Oral |
| Abstract | The Indian Ocean sustains millions of livelihoods and represents a reservoir of bio-resources critical to India¿s Blue Economy vision. This task will focus on three key pillars: sustainable fisheries, marine biotechnology, and mangroves; and outline pathways for their responsible utilization within a science-led framework. The presentation will highlight the role of sustainable fisheries in ensuring food and nutritional security, while also addressing the economic importance of healthy stocks. Advanced stock assessment techniques, digital traceability, cold-chain infrastructure, and diversification into mariculture and seaweed farming will be explored as innovative approaches to strengthen value chains and integrate small-scale fishers into modern markets, covering the importance of healthy fisheries for global food security and economic stability. In addition to nearshore resources, the untapped potential of deep ocean marine fisheries will be examined, with an emphasis on sustainable harvesting practices and the scientific exploration needed to expand India¿s fisheries frontier responsibly. |
| Keywords | Fisheries, drugs from the ocean, Mangroves, Sustainable Blue Economy |