Source: PIB
Context: The International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day on June 21 each year to raise awareness about hydrography’s role in improving knowledge of seas and oceans.
What is Hydrography?
Hydrography is the science of measuring and describing the physical features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes, and rivers. The Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD), under the Indian Navy, is responsible for hydrographic surveys and nautical charting in India.
About the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO):
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an intergovernmental organization that ensures the world’s seas, oceans, and navigable waters are surveyed and charted. It coordinates the activities of national hydrographic offices. The IHO Secretariat has been based in Monaco since its establishment in 1921. The organization has 100 member states, including India.
