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Act of 1991 To regulate development activity on India’s coastline The approach adopted by the first notification was to define the ‘High Tide Line’ and ‘Coastal Regulation Zone’ and thereafter specify the activities permitted and restricted in the vicinity of the CRZ This regulated zone was further divided into four categories (CRZ 1-4) as per permitted … Read more
Classification involves putting things into a class or group according to particular characteristics so it’s easier to make sense of them, whether you’re organizing your shoes, your stock portfolio, or a group of invertebrates. From all competitive examination classification is one of the most important topics, this pattern come with lot of questions minimum they … Read more
Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS) Being implemented from 1991. Assesses the Health of coastal waters and facilitates management of pollution-related issues Programme was restructured and modified in 2000 2001 to include pollution monitoring; liaison, regulation and legislation; and consultancy Services. 2.Land Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) Launched in … Read more
Aquatic systems are not called biomes, The major differences between the various aquatic zones are due to salinity, levels of dissolved nutrients; water temperature, depth of sunlight penetration. Fresh Water Ecosystem-Fresh water ecosystem are classified as lotic (moving water) or lentic (still or stagnant water). Marine Ecosystem- Estuaries-Coastal bays, river mouths and … Read more
Ex-situ Conservation: Safeguarding Biodiversity Beyond Natural Habitats The Earth’s biodiversity is facing unprecedented threats, driven by habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and unsustainable exploitation. To mitigate these threats and ensure the survival of endangered species, conservation efforts have evolved beyond traditional in-situ approaches, embracing the concept of ex-situ conservation. This strategy involves the removal … Read more
The Falkland Current: A Vital Lifeline in the South Atlantic The Falkland Current, a cold, southward-flowing current in the South Atlantic Ocean, plays a crucial role in shaping the climate, marine ecosystems, and even the geopolitical landscape of the region. Its influence extends far beyond its immediate boundaries, impacting everything from the distribution of marine … Read more
Natural Ecosystem- Terrestrial- Forests, Grasslands, Deserts Aquatic- Fresh Waters, Saline Waters, Marine Waters Ecotone :- a zone of junction between two or more diverse Ecosystems. For e.g. the mangrove forests represent an ecotone between marine and terrestrial ecosystem. Characteristics of Ecotone It may be very narrow or quite wide. It has the conditions intermediate … Read more
The major causes of the Environmental Degradation are modern Urbanization, industrialization, over-Population Growth, deforestation etc. Environmental pollution refers to the degradation of quality and quantity of natural Resources. Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of “enoughness” in his saying “the earth provides enough to satisfy every persons need but not for every person’s greed” According to World Commission … Read more
The West Wind Drift: A Powerful Current Shaping the World’s Oceans The West Wind Drift, also known as the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), is a powerful ocean current that circles Antarctica, playing a crucial role in global climate regulation and marine ecosystems. This vast, cold current is the largest and strongest current on Earth, transporting … Read more
The International Whaling Commission: A History of Conservation, Conflict, and Controversy The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is a global intergovernmental organization established in 1946 to regulate whaling and conserve whale populations. Its history is a complex tapestry woven with threads of scientific research, political maneuvering, cultural traditions, and economic interests. This article delves into the … Read more