Wave Makers: Online Course on Coastal Ecosystem Mapping with Remote Sensing Tools

1 to 7 May, 2025
Organized by
Beyond the Waves Ocean Literacy Initiative of Estuarine & Coastal Studies Foundation (ECSF)

Description

The world’s ocean is facing unprecedented threats from climate change, pollution and coastal development. Addressing these issues, we require a comprehensive understanding of coastal ecosystem and the utilization of cutting-edge geospatial technologies for its protection. This online training is designed to provide participants with the necessary background to support coastal observations, data management and open science communication.  

Course Objectives

Geospatial Tools: Learn to map, monitor, and analyze coastal ecosystems using GIS and remote sensing technologies
Real-World Data Integration: Work with satellite imagery, drone data, and sensor information to create a comprehensive picture of the ecosystem
MPA Planning: Effective Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) planning and management
Data Management and Open Science: Best practices for data management tools and open science communication
Course Structure
  • The 7 days online course is accessible to participants around India and takes around 20 hours to complete
  • All sessions will include live demonstration, hands-on and assignments (No recorded session link will be provided later)
  • Certification: Upon completion of the full course, participants will get E-certificates of completion
Course Pre-Requisites
  • Basic knowledge of coastal issues
  • Any science or social science background is a plus but not mandatory
  • Computer/Laptop with internet connectivity
  • Working knowledge of English
Target Audience
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
  • Researchers and Professionals
  • Nature Enthusiasts

Application Details

  • The course registration fee is:
    • UG and PG students: ₹900
    • Researchers and Professionals: ₹1100
    • Others: ₹1200
  • Discounted rates are available for group of 3 or more. To know more, feel free to contact the course coordinator.
Refund Policy:

Once payment is done, there is no refund policy. In the unlikely event that the organization cancels the course, you will receive a full refund.

Payment Information:

Estuarine and Coastal Studies Foundation (ECSF)
Account No. : 40830306388
IFSC: SBIN0020811

Online Registration Form

Link for Registration

Period for Application

15th – 29th April, 2025

Last Date of Form Submission

29th April 2025 (by 11:59 pm)

Organizing Committee

  • Patron: Dr. A Mukhopadhyay
  • Joint Secretary: Dr. S. Paul & S. Chatterjee
  • Coordinator: D. Sengupta
  • Member: Dr. A Gautam

Sessions

Time: Everyday 7 to 9 PM IST
Platform: Zoom or Google Meet

Session 1
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Introduction: Coastal Ecosystems: Local to Global Perspectives
Resource Person: Dr. Sourav Paul, PhD-Otago, NZ, Director, ECSF
Session 2 & 3
Friday, May 2, 2025 & Saturday, May 3, 2025
Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
Resource Person: Mr. Ayan Ghosh, Remote Sensing Expert, Special Investigation Division, WB
Session 4
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Observational Oceanography: Stories from NASA
Guest Speaker: Dr. Eric Lindstrom, Former Project Scientist, Physical Oceanography, NASA
Session 5
Monday, May 5, 2025
Drone Technology & Hands-on
Resource Person: Mr. Ayan Ghosh, Remote Sensing Expert, Special Investigation Division, WB
Session 6
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Data Management
Resource Person: Mr. Gabriel A. Juma, PhD Student, Alfred Wegner Institute, Germany
Session 7
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Group Presentations & Discussions

Sessions

Host: Ms. Debarati Sengupta, Ocean Literacy Coordinator, Estuarine & Coastal Studies Foundation (ECSF), Alumni of 2nd Cohort of OLS-NASA-Nebula Program (NASA’s Open Science 101 Curriculum)

If you have any questions, Contact the Course Coordinator, Debarati Sengupta at [email protected] or [email protected]
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