Deep Ocean Mission
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: DD News
Context: India is gearing up to deploy its first human-operated underwater submersible as part of the Deep Ocean Mission, according to Union Minister of State for Science and Technology.
About Deep Ocean Mission (DOM):
• What it is: The Deep Ocean Mission is an ambitious program initiated by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to explore the deep sea, develop cutting-edge marine technologies, and harness ocean resources for economic and environmental benefits.
• Launched in: DOM was launched in 2021 as one of nine key missions under the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PMSTIAC) framework.
• Aims: To develop advanced deep-sea exploration technologies. To identify and harness critical underwater resources like polymetallic nodules, sulphides, and rare metals. To study marine biodiversity and ecosystems for conservation and sustainable fisheries. To contribute to India’s blue economy through innovation and knowledge-building.
• To develop advanced deep-sea exploration technologies.
• To identify and harness critical underwater resources like polymetallic nodules, sulphides, and rare metals.
• To study marine biodiversity and ecosystems for conservation and sustainable fisheries.
• To contribute to India’s blue economy through innovation and knowledge-building.
• Key features: Samudrayaan and Matsya6000: India’s first crewed submersible, Matsya6000, aims to reach 6,000 meters below the ocean surface, targeting polymetallic nodules and rare resources. Technological Advancements: Includes development of underwater mining systems like Varaha, which has successfully operated at depths of 5,270 meters. Ocean Climate Change Services: Developing advisory systems for ocean climate monitoring. Marine Biodiversity Conservation: Exploring and conserving unique underwater ecosystems. Renewable Energy and Freshwater Harvesting: Leveraging Ocean resources for energy and water needs. Marine Biology Station: Establishing a state-of-the-art marine research station for advanced studies.
• Samudrayaan and Matsya6000: India’s first crewed submersible, Matsya6000, aims to reach 6,000 meters below the ocean surface, targeting polymetallic nodules and rare resources.
• Technological Advancements: Includes development of underwater mining systems like Varaha, which has successfully operated at depths of 5,270 meters.
• Ocean Climate Change Services: Developing advisory systems for ocean climate monitoring.
• Marine Biodiversity Conservation: Exploring and conserving unique underwater ecosystems.
• Renewable Energy and Freshwater Harvesting: Leveraging Ocean resources for energy and water needs.
• Marine Biology Station: Establishing a state-of-the-art marine research station for advanced studies.
Insta links:
• Matsya-6000