The Marine Mammal Consortium of India (MMCOI) is an informal network of researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and practitioners fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across disciplines, ranging from marine mammal behaviour and population dynamics to human dimensions, policy, and conservation science. It is led by an 11 - member Steering Committee.

Project Objectives:

• Host Biennial in-person and online meetings to bring together various stakeholders working in the marine space.

• Tracking advances in marine mammal research, capacity building, data sharing, and outreach.

• Strengthening Collaboration by providing a platform for early-career researchers and institutions to present work and build partnerships.

• Engaging government agencies, NGOs, media, and communities to translate science into conservation action.

• Reinforcing MMCOI’s visibility, membership, and fundraising efforts to sustain the consortium.

The Pod is the bulletin of MMCOI, created to share updates, stories, and insights on India’s marine mammals, their populations, habitats, conservation, research, policies, habitats, and the communities co-existing with them. The publication is open to article submissions all-year round. 

We invite contributions from researchers, conservationists, managers, photographers and anyone associated with or working on marine mammals in India for upcoming issues of The Pod. Submissions may include, but are not limited to: research and policy updates, field notes, conservation experiences, personal anecdotes, interviews, and photo stories. Contributions should be between 300 and 800 words with an engaging, story-driven style that connects readers to the world of marine mammals and their conservation. We also encourage submissions in regional Indian languages, which will be featured in a dedicated section of the newsletter.