Vardhan Patankar is a marine biologist working with CWS, NCBS and NCF. His research interests are in understanding animal behaviour, species interactions, socio-ecological resilience and biodiversity conservation
India's marine meadows
Tape seagrass, which has the longest leaves among its kind found in Indian waters, is a major carbon sink. A recent study has some useful …
Mermaid's second life
The dugong stages a revival, thanks to conservation efforts
No mermaid fairytale
A scientific conservation programme notwithstanding, the dugong remains in peril
