Research on coral reefs being carried out by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has won national recognition with Alvin Anto, a young professional at the institute, securing the prestigious Hasmukh Shah Memorial Award for Ecological Studies for the year 2023 in the research category.
The award includes a cash prize of ₹2 lakh and a certificate of recognition. Mr. Anto has been recognised for his extensive research on the resilience of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep islands, highlighting the increasing threats these critical ecosystems face from climate change and other human-induced factors.
The Hasmukh Shah Memorial Award, instituted by the Gujarat Ecology Society and funded by the Kachnar Trust, aims to honour and reward individuals who have made significant contributions through research, development or implementation of innovative environmental, technical, or social solutions that address and mitigate pressing sustainability or social issues, says a communication from CMFRI here.
