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First-ever World Ocean Science Congress in Kochi from Thursday
Kochi, Feb 3
Eminent oceanographers,
environmentalists, naval exponents and maritime industrialists from
across the world will converge here for the maiden edition of four-day
World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC)-2015, beginning here Thursday.
The
Congress will deliberate on finding sustainable means to utilise ocean
resources without causing damage to the oceans and their marine life,
said an organiser.
"Around 1,000 delegates from India and abroad
are expected to participate in the event. The meet is expected to
discuss ways and means to use ocean resources for improving our GDP
without disrupting the ocean life and environment," said V.N.Sanjeevan,
secretary general, WOSC-2015.
The WOSC is being organised by
Swadeshi Science Movement, Vijnana Bharati, Kerala chapter and Kerala
University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS).
"The Congress
will be a platform for the experts to discuss scientific, cultural,
business, environmental and climatic aspects related to oceans," said
Swadeshi Science Movement secretary Gireesh Kumar.












