The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an agreement with the Kerala government to work closely in ocean studies and fisheries. The agreement will enable researchers to use ISRO’s expertise and methods to explore the depths of the ocean, measure ocean surface temperature, wave height, salinity and sea surges, and discover plankton growth, locate fish schools, and study the impact of El Nino. The agreement will also help to improve the safety of fishermen and the living conditions of the fishing community.
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath said that the agreement is a “big challenge” for both organizations, but that he is confident that they can “put together a journey of discoveries.” He said that ISRO has been using satellites and sensors to study the ocean for many years, and that the organization is now “preparing for a groundbreaking journey to explore six-kilometre-deep ocean waters with the ‘Samudrayaan’ mission. This first manned deep ocean mission seeks to study and assess the biodiversity and health of the deep sea.”
Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian said that the agreement is a “remarkable achievement” for the Kerala government. He said that the state is “home to a large fishing community” and that the agreement will “help to improve the safety of fishermen and the living conditions of the fishing community.”
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said that the agreement is a “proud moment” for India. He said that “science and technology have helped our nation conquer the skies and the moon, and to set its sight on the depths of the ocean.” He said that the agreement is a “testament to the power of science and technology to bring people together for the common good.”
The agreement is a positive development for both ISRO and the Kerala government. It will enable researchers to make new discoveries about the ocean, and it will help to improve the lives of fishermen and their families.
In addition to the agreement with the Kerala government, ISRO is also working with other organizations to study the ocean. For example, ISRO is working with the National Institute of Oceanography to develop a new type of satellite that will be able to measure ocean salinity with greater accuracy.
ISRO is a leading global player in space research. The organization has a long history of making important discoveries about the Earth and the solar system. The agreement with the Kerala government is just one example of ISRO’s commitment to using its expertise to benefit humanity.