NCMPE 24

National Conference on

Marine Pollution & Ecotoxicology

September 25th - 27th , 2024

Kochi, Kerala

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Expression of Interest (EOI) for Full Paper Submission in a Special Issue on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology, Journal of Earth System Science (Springer) is open

Submission Deadline: 27 October 2024

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BACKGROUND

Marine ecosystem encompassing over 70 % of the earth’s area, provides vital supplies of food, and biodiversity; maintaining the trophic structure and ecosystem services. Unfortunately, these vital ecosystems face an escalating threat – marine pollution. Marine pollution encompasses various harmful substances introduced into the marine environment, resulting in detrimental effects on both marine life and human health. It manifests in numerous forms, including chemical pollution from industrial runoff, the insidious spread of non-biodegradable plastic waste, catastrophic oil spills from maritime activities, excessive nutrient runoff leading to harmful algal blooms, and sediment pollution through erosion.

The repercussions of marine pollution are profound and wide-reaching. Ecosystems such as coral reefs and kelp forests suffer extensive damage, marine species face endangerment through habitat degradation and ingestion of pollutants, and humans risk health issues through the consumption of contaminated seafood and exposure to polluted beach water. Moreover, the economic consequences are significant, with losses impacting fisheries, tourism, and coastal communities. Understanding and addressing these issues is where ecotoxicology plays a pivotal role.

FOCAL THEMES

PANEL DISCUSSION

25-09-2024 | PANEL DISCUSSION (12.00 pm - 1.30 pm) | Main Hall

Ocean Resilience: Bridging Science and Policy to Combat Marine Pollution

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MODERATOR

Dr. A. BIJUKUMAR

PANELIST

Dr. PRAVAKAR MISHRA

Plastic Litter And Microplastics -An Emerging Contaminant In The Marine Environmen

PANELIST

Prof. Dr. SUNIL KUMAR

Waste Management in Marine Environment

PANELIST

Dr. NATESAN MANICKAM

Unraveling the organic and plastic pollutants in aquatic ecosystems: Challenges and solutions on their mitigation.

PANELIST

Dr. ANEESH . V . PILLAI

Challenges and Enhancements in India's Marine Policy

INVITED SPEAKERS

Dr. PRAVAKAR MISHRA

Former Scientist-F

National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), MoES, Govt. of India,

Chennai

Dr. ANBUMANI SADASIVAM

Principal Scientist

CSIR - Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow

Dr. T.V. RAMACHANDRA

Co-ordinator

Energy & Wetlands Research Group, Centre for Ecological Sciences

Convenor, Environmental Information System (ENVIS), Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Dr. PAROMITA CHAKRABORTY

Professor and Head

Centre for Research in Environment, Sustainability Advocacy & Climate Change (REACH), SRM Institute of Science & Technology,

Chennai

Dr. V. V. S. S. SARMA

Chief Scientist

CSIR- National Institute Oceanography, Regional Centre Visakhapatnam

Dr. T. V. SANKAR

Principal Scientist (Retd.)

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT),

Kochi

Dr. G. SUGUMAR

Professor (Retd.) &

Former Vice-Chancellor

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam

Prof. Dr. SUNIL KUMAR

Senior Principal Scientist & Humboldt Senior Fellow

Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI),

Nagpur

Dr. A. BIJUKUMAR

Professor and Head

Dept. of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. S. R. MARIGOUDAR

Scientist-E

National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), MoES, Govt. of India,

Chennai

Dr. MATHAN RAMESH

Professor & Head

Department of Zoology

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Dr. SABU THOMAS

Director

Centre of Excellence in Microbiome, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala

Former Faculty Scientist & Principal Investigator, DBT-RGCB, Govt. of India

Dr. NATESAN MANICKAM

Chief Scientist

CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR), Lucknow

Prof. K. PADMAKUMAR

Director

Centre for Marine Biodiversity, Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Former Pro Vice Chancellor, KUFOS, Kochi

Chairman, CSIR National Seaweed Mission

President, Seaweed Research and Utilisation Association

Er. SUMITHRA S.

Senior Environmental Engineer

Kerala State Pollution Control Board, Govt. of Kerala

Dr. MAHESH MOHAN

Associate Professor & Director

School of Environmental Sciences

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Dr. ANEESH . V . PILLAI

Assistant Professor (Law)

School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science & Technology

Dr. NEEL ALURU

Associate Scientist

Woodhole Oceanographic Institution, USA

Dr. ANU GOPINATH

Professor and Head

Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi

Dr. NILADRI SEKHAR CHATTERJEE

Senior Scientist

Quality Assurance & Management Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected demise of Dr. P. V. Mohanan, a Scientist who was a pioneer in the field of toxicology. His sudden departure is a significant loss, not only to his colleagues and the institute but to the broader scientific community.

Dr. Mohanan was an advisory committee member and invited speaker at the upcoming NCMPE 24, where his insights and expertise would have greatly enriched the conference. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations in the field of toxicology. May his soul rest in peace.

IMPORTANT DATES

The Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry, CUSAT, in collaboration with MoES-NCCR and CSIR-IITR, is delighted to announce that selected original abstracts/papers presented at the National Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology (NCMPE-24), scheduled for September 25-27, 2024, in Kochi, Kerala, will be considered for publication in a special issue of the Journal of Earth System Science, Springer.

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ORGANIZER

Cochin University of Science and Technology

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) was established in 1971, with the specific purpose of “development of higher education with particular emphasis on post-graduate studies and research in applied science, technology, industry, and commerce”. The University has strengthened its contacts and collaborative tie-ups with several other Universities and Institutions within India and abroad and is on the path of growth as a center for the generation of new knowledge in frontier areas of learning. CUSAT is NAAC accredited at an ‘A+’ grade and NIRF ranking of 37. The university is in the 50th year of its establishment and celebrating its golden jubilee year.

Website: https://cusat.ac.in

Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry

The Department is one of the leading institutions in marine biology in India and it’s the academic continuation of the original Department of Marine Biology and Fisheries, established in 1938 under the University of Travancore for promoting marine research and fisheries investigations. It is one of the five departments, under the School of Marine Sciences of the Cochin University of Science and Technology that has a unique national and International relevance in our sojourn for exploring the oceans and its services to mankind. The department is implementing DST-FIST, KSCSTE-SARD, UGC-SAP, and RUSA programs and also the Centre for Excellence in Marine Biology under the Kerala State plan scheme.

Website: http://www.dmmbcusat.in

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