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
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
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.
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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