Charting a course: Legal framework for India's marine environment

Sreeram, Miriam Paul (2025) Charting a course: Legal framework for India's marine environment. In: Integrated taxonomic techniques for marine biodiversity conservation. ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 320-331.

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Abstract

India, with its vast coastline, diverse marine ecosystems, and a large population dependent on the ocean for sustenance and livelihood, faces increasing pressures on its marine environment. Overfishing, pollution from land-based activities and maritime traffic, habitat destruction, and the impacts of climate change all pose significant threats to marine biodiversity and the delicate balance of these crucial ecosystems. Therefore, a robust and comprehensive legal framework, encompassing well-defined laws and enforceable rules, is essential to safeguard India's marine environment and its rich array of organisms. These regulations are necessary not only to protect vulnerable species and habitats but also to ensure the sustainable use of marine resources for the benefit of present and future generations, balancing economic needs with ecological integrity. Without effective legal protection, India's marine heritage and the livelihoods dependent upon it are at risk of irreversible damage.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	Marine Fisheries > Fisheries Legislation Marine Fisheries > Policy Marine Environment
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	28 Feb 2025 04:36
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2025 04:36
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/19330

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