India

Dr. Dattesh V Desai is a Principal Scientist at the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of marine ecology and ecosystem functioning of the estuarine systems of Goa, India. He will lead activities for report card development in Goa.

Dr. Lidita Khandeparker is the co-project leader for the India Team. She has extensive research experience and will help oversee laboratory and field experiments to collect relevant data for COAST Card indicators.

Dr. Arga C Anil is a retired professor and former Chief Scientist at the CSIR-National Institute of oceanography. He made significant contributions to the marine ecology of the Indian seas. He will lead the dissemination of the COAST Card Interactive Learning Environments.

Dr. Sila Tripati is a Principal Technical Officer at the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography. He has several years of experience in maritime archaeological and historical research, studying historical aspects of the Hilsa of Odisha, Andhra, and Bengal coast of India. Through this experience, he has interacted with fishery folks, collecting traditional knowledge on fishing, customs, social life, and how knowledge is passed from father to son.