Ocean data is one of the most sought information in the current geopolitical as well as economic sense. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for ocean data collection in India.
It implements Ocean Observing System in the Indian Ocean region as per the operational oceanographic services. It also provides advisory to concerned stakeholders through analysing collected ocean data. One of the biggest aspects of the ocean is fishing, and with the data collected by INCOIS, identifying potential fishing zones, related advisory, and coastal forecasts can accelerate fishermen to make efficient choices in their ventures.
The ocean is vast; subsequently, gigantic volumes of data are collected regularly in real-time and offline by the INCOIS. This data is then processed and distributed to operational oceanographic services and aid oceanographic research. Through streamlining, the entire process can be made more efficient and accessible.
Outcomes Achieved
INCOIS services enabled the users to take appropriately informed decisions based on the forecast of sea state conditions, saving life and property. The service is useful for enhancing the livelihood of fishermen’s communities and adding a value chain to the sea-based food supply to the nation. The service has a huge impact on marine operations along the shipping routes to various seafarers.