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Sign in to searchNational Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna (Bhavasagara Centre), India
The designation of the Bhavasagara Referral Centre at Kochi as the National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna marks a significant step in strengthening India’s marine biodiversity governance. Established under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the repository is housed at the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It serves as a scientific archive for deep-sea biological specimens, including over 3,500 taxonomically identified and geo-referenced samples.
The repository’s core functions include secure preservation of biological specimens and DNA sequences, acting as the official custodian of type specimens of newly discovered species, and supporting taxonomy and capacity building. It also strengthens marine data systems like IndOBIS, enabling systematic documentation of ocean biodiversity.
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Bhavasagara Centre at Kochi becomes India's National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna, strengthening marine biodiversity governance and supporting the Blue Economy framework with 3,500+ specimens.
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