Planning to watch dolphins? This video by Dakshin Foundation shares essential tips for being a responsible tourist while enjoying marine wildlife. Learn how to observe dolphins respectfully without...
While most turtle monitoring focuses on nesting beaches, our work in the Lakshadweep Islands examines Green turtles in their foraging grounds. These herbivores have an intricate relationship with s...
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of all living turtles, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands serve as one of their crucial nesting habitats in the Indian Ocean. Our work here is not just abou...
For nearly two decades, Dakshin Foundation, along with its partners, has been monitoring sea turtle populations across the Indian coast and the two island groups. From the mainland beaches to the r...
Goa is a major hotspot for the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin that occurs within 2 km of the coastline, yet remains a mystery to most. Goan waters are rich in fish and are important to fi...
Aatruvaai means “river mouth” in Tamil. Once central to daily life in Karangad, Tamil Nadu, this stream fed mangroves, opened into the sea and created a shared space where coastal families bathed, ...
This is the story of one woman’s determination to reclaim her village’s coastline.
When Muthulakshmi grew up in Morpannai, the beach was part of daily life. Families mended nets there, children pl...
In the coastal waters of Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu, generations of fishers have harvested blue crabs using traditional, low-impact methods passed down by their ancestors. These practices, rooted in harm...
Across India’s coasts, women play a vital role in marine fisheries. Many support post-harvest work while also repairing and readying nets for the next day’s catch. Alongside this, they manage house...