Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TOI
Context: Scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius have joined forces with Indian maritime experts for a landmark joint ocean expedition.
- The expedition involves research on ocean data to better understand and manage changes in the marine environment and oceanic parameters.
- The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is leading the expedition, which resulted from the CSC Oceanographers and Hydrographers.
- The research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi,’ operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology, is facilitating the expedition.
- Sagar Nidhi is a multidisciplinary vessel equipped with advanced technology for conducting geoscientific, meteorological, and oceanographic research.
- It has the capability to navigate in blue-water conditions and has previously ventured into Antarctic waters.
