In his lecture Dr.Nagappa further suggested R&D essential areas for sustainable harnessing of bioresources:
- Resource Assessment Focus: Modern Tools(CUFES,CPR,UW Surveillance Gadgetry)
- BGC Processes Focus: In situ and lab experiments on Prodn, Respn, Resilience, Physiology
- Ocean Health Focus: TS Ocean Observation Platforms, ZDHS-Watch, HAB monitoring
- Mari-culture Development Focus: Evaluate and grow delectable plant, fish, shellfish species
- Biotech Products Focus: Microbial(glycerol, DHA,MPC),algal (agar, skincare, pigments)
Dr. (Mrs.) Malti Goel, Chief Executive and President, Climate Change Research Institute (CCRI) earlier gave the background of Earth Day celebration and EEC lecture series. She explained how oceans are well known feedbacks to the climate system on earth. Oceans store thousand times more heat than the atmosphere and act as climatic buffers. She gave examples of national level experiments initiated by the Government of India such as MONTBLEX and TOGA-I and many others to understand Monsoon and Climate systems. The Sagarmala project has been launched by the government for comprehensive development of 7500km coast line. Ocean, Climate, Human health, Marine ecosystem, and Biodiversity all are interlinked and Ecosystem restoration demands “One Planet, One Ocean, One Health!”. The lecture was shared live with members of IIC.