ROLE OF SPACE IN OCEANOGRAPHY & BLUE ECONOMY
Conference on Space Technologies for Sustainable Ocean Governance and Blue Economy
Date: 25 August 2026
Venue: MERI Group of Institutions, New Delhi Campus
Organized by: MERI Department of Space Studies (MERI DSS) and Space Industry Association of India (SIA-India)
About the Conference
As nations increasingly recognize the strategic importance of marine resources, the Blue Economy has emerged as a sustainable framework. This has balanced the economic growth with responsible utilization of ocean ecosystems through maritime transport, renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture and coastal resource management.
Today, advancements in space technology, satellite observations, geospatial intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data analytics are transforming the way oceans are observed, managed, and protected. These technologies provide continuous and reliable information that supports ecosystem monitoring, maritime safety, climate resilience, resource planning, and evidence-based policymaking.
The conference “Role of Space in Oceanography and Blue Economy” provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, scientists, industry experts, academicians, and students to examine how space technologies are accelerating sustainable ocean governance and strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.
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Our Speakers
Prof Lalit Aggarwal
Vice President,
MERI Group of Institutions
Lt Gen PJS Pannu (Retd.)
PVSM, AVSM, VSM, PhD
Chief Mentor & Dean,
Department of Space Studies,
MERI Group of Institutions
V Adm AB Singh (Retd.)
PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Former Flag Officer Commanding - in - Chief
WNC, ENC
Shri Satheesh Shenoi
MoES Chair Professor/Scientist,
Former Director INCOIS
V Adm Adhir Arora
AVSM, NM
Former Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India
Shri Mustafa Elmoslhey
Founder and CEO,
Seker Space Intelligence S.A.,
Luxembourg
R Adm Dalbir S Gujral
NM (Retd.)
Cdr. P. K. Srivastava
Scientist 'G',
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Capt. PMS Lamba
Ex - Merchant Navy
Who Should Attend
- Space Technology Professionals, Space Startups and Entrepreneurs
- Oceanographers, Marine Scientists, Maritime Security and Defence Professionals
- Government Ministries and Policy Makers
- Environmental and Climate Researchers
- Blue Economy Professionals
- Industry Leaders and Technology Innovators
- Universities and Research Institution
Scope of the Conference
The conference will explore emerging opportunities, technologies, and policy frameworks driving sustainable ocean governance and Blue Economy development through the following focus areas:
Space Technologies for Sustainable Blue Economy
The conference will explore how satellite systems and geospatial technologies support sustainable ocean governance, offshore development, and responsible utilization of marine resources.
Maritime Safety, Navigation and Coastal Security
The conference will discuss satellite navigation, maritime communications, coastal surveillance, and space-based technologies that strengthen maritime safety and national security.
Marine Resource Management and Ocean Governance
Discussions will examine the role of satellite imagery in fisheries management, aquaculture, marine spatial planning, and sustainable governance of ocean resources.
Climate Monitoring and Marine Ecosystem Conservation
Discussions will focus on how space technologies support climate monitoring, biodiversity conservation, coastal management, pollution assessment, and disaster risk reduction.
Satellite-Based Ocean Observation
The conference will explore how Earth Observation satellites monitor sea surface temperature, ocean currents, salinity, coastal erosion, marine pollution, and sea-level variations.
AI, GIS and Digital Ocean Technologies
Discussions will explore the integration of AI, GIS, Big Data Analytics, and Digital Ocean Platforms for ocean forecasting, resource mapping, and sustainable planning.
Legal Frameworks and Ocean Governance
Discussions will focus on global and national policy frameworks supporting sustainable Blue Economy development through space-enabled monitoring and governance.
India's Blue Economy and Space Ecosystem
The conference will highlight ISRO’s satellite missions, national maritime initiatives, and policy frameworks supporting fisheries, coastal management, and climate research.
Objectives of the Conference
Promote Space-Based Ocean Governance
To examine how satellite technologies and geospatial intelligence strengthen sustainable ocean governance and Blue Economy development.
Advance Oceanography Research
To encourage research and innovation in satellite-based ocean observation, marine ecosystems, climate monitoring, and sustainable resource management.
Enhance Maritime Safety and Resilience
To explore space-enabled solutions for maritime security, disaster preparedness, coastal monitoring, and environmental resilience.
Encourage Emerging Technologies
To highlight the role of Artificial Intelligence, GIS, Machine Learning, Quantum technologies, and Digital Ocean Platforms in modern oceanography.
Support Viksit Bharat @2047
To strengthen collaboration among academia, industry, researchers, and policymakers for advancing India’s Blue Economy through innovation, research, and space technologies.
Adoption of Oceanography and Blue Economy by Developed Nations
Several countries are leveraging space technologies to strengthen ocean governance, marine research, and sustainable Blue Economy initiatives through advanced satellite-based monitoring systems.
United States
NASA’s Ocean Biology and Earth Science Missions support ocean monitoring, marine ecosystem research, and climate studies through advanced Earth observation technologies.
European Union
The Copernicus Marine Service enables marine ecosystem observation and sustainable fisheries management using continuous satellite-based monitoring across European waters.
Japan
Japan’s GCOM and ALOS missions strengthen oceanographic research and disaster monitoring through satellite observations supporting marine and coastal applications.
Canada
Canada’s RADARSAT Programme enhances coastal monitoring and Arctic observation, supporting environmental monitoring and sustainable marine resource management.
Australia
The Integrated Marine Observing System supports marine resource management through satellite observations, improving coastal monitoring and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Private Sector
Planet Labs, Maxar, and Spire Global deliver satellite imagery and maritime analytics, enabling improved ocean monitoring and Blue Economy applications worldwide.
Venue
MERI Group of Institutions, Janakpuri, New Delhi
Organized by: MERI Department of Space Studies