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Coastal Defence

New mangrove study shows exactly how coastal forests protect economic activity during cyclones

Satellite imagery data showed that communities with greater mangrove cover were more resilient.

Adam Moolna, The Conversation
· Jun 09, 2019 · 11:30 pm
Fishing communities turn climate scientists in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to save their beaches

A community-managed shoreline monitoring project is tracking changes to beaches to safeguard its ecosystem.

Juhi Chaudhary
· Apr 06, 2017 · 09:30 pm
Coast Guard DIG Loshali sacked for remarks on blowing up Pakistan boat

His comments contradicted the defence ministry’s stand on the incident last December.

Scroll Staff
· Dec 15, 2015 · 08:44 am

Blown Pakistani boat furore hides Indian coastal insecurities

At least 22 ministries and departments are involved in protecting India’s coastlines.

Chaitanya Mallapur, IndiaSpend.com
· Feb 20, 2015 · 03:00 pm