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Reef Watch Marine Conservation (RWMC) is a non-profit Non Government Organization (NGO), registered as a Public Charitable Trust under the Societies Registration Act. Established in 1993 as a Research and Education organization, RWMC is run by Mitali Dutt Kakar, and has its Headquarters in Mumbai.

RWMC was founded by a group of enthusiastic SCUBA Divers, whose experiences with the delicate life forms and fragile ecosystems of the ocean urged them to work towards their protection and conservation.


Objectives of RWMC:
  • To conduct and execute multi-disciplinary targeted research and     conservation projects.
  • To develop and conduct education, awareness, training and capacity     building programmes among all stakeholders.

  • To document and promote traditional knowledge in the management and     sustainable utilization of marine resources.

  • To develop an Information Network of institutions and individuals working     on marine and coastal issues.

  • To provide environmental information / education to visitors.

  • To provide policy support and advocacy to the concerned Ministries and     Departments of the Government of India, International Bodies, Academic     and other Institutions.

  • To facilitate a dialogue and consensus at various levels for conservation,     management and sustainable utilization of coastal and marine resources /     ecosystems.
  • RWMC work focuses principally on marine and coastal conservation. The RWMC research team, led by Marine Biologist, Dr. Sarang Kulkarni, has done extensive work in monitoring and documenting spatio-temporal changes in coral reef ecosystems in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and in the Lakshadweep Islands. RWMC also addresses alternative livelihood issues among coastal communities through eco-tourism. Initiatives are on in Gujarat (Whale Shark Conservation and Eco-tourism) and Maharashtra. RWMC has been doing research on endangered marine animals and critical habitats for their effective conservation and management, and has been instrumental in getting legal protection to several marine endangered species under Indian Wildlife Protection Act (1972). Along with research, RWMC is also active in the field of awareness and education, assisting Forest Departments of coastal areas in capacity building to protect and monitor endangered marine animals and their habitats. Key areas of RWMC work include training Marine Conservation Management Authorities such as the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and the Department of Environment and Forests in the field of SCUBA Diving and conservation strategies.

    In Mumbai, RWMC initiated an awareness drive on the accumulation of plastic and other debris on our beaches through 2 ocean clean-up events. RWMC conducts awareness drives in schools from time to time. With the support of M/s. Pidilite Industries Ltd., RWMC is now in the process of creating a Forum to understand the factors contributing to the pollution of coastal waters around the city. This initiative is enlisting participation from the Municipal Administration, The Pollution Control Board, Industry, Science & Technology, citizens' representatives and others to derive a holistic perspective on the problem, and to suggest control measures.

    RWMC believes in maintaining a balance of short term goals and long term investments for better management and conservation of our oceans. RWMC's mission is to translate scientific concern to popular understanding; an integrated movement to protect and nurture the diversity of life on earth can take place only when the oceans are part of our consciousness.


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