
India Launches Marine Microbial Repository Portal to Enhance Ocean Research and Sustainability
Dr. M Ravichandran, Secretary of MoES, launched the Marine Microbial Repository web portal during NIOT’s 31st Foundation Day in Chennai. He praised NIOT’s advancements in engineering, Blue Economy, and marine resource sustainability, highlighting the new BWTT-TF facility in Andhra Pradesh for testing Ballast Water Treatment Systems, enhancing maritime safety and environmental sustainability.