Summary
Scientists use a new Indian research ship and robots to explore the deep sea
Local fishing villages help protect the ocean and earn a living
A special clean‑up campaign asks everyone to pick up litter on beaches
Key Points
5 points1
The coastline is about 11,000‑12,000 km long
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The Deep Ocean Mission studies hidden resources like minerals and fish
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The research vessel Sagar Manthan was built in India
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Technology such as underwater robots helps us learn without harming the sea
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Clean‑up drives happen every year to keep the water safe for people and animals
New Words to Learn
12 wordsintegrated
combined into one plan
ecosystem
all living things and their environment in one place
indigenous
made by the country itself
submersibles
small crafts that can go deep under water
marine
related to the sea
sustainability
using resources so they last
surveillance
watching to protect an area
remote sensing
checking something from far away with special tools
multidisciplinary
using many kinds of knowledge together
policy
government rules or plans
infrastructure
big structures like ports that help trade
collaboration
working together with others
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