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dc.contributor.authorIyer, S.D.
dc.contributor.authorDas, P.
dc.contributor.authorKalangutkar, N.G.
dc.contributor.authorMehta, C.M.
dc.date.accessioned2012-06-13T10:02:33Z
dc.date.available2012-06-13T10:02:33Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.identifier.citationCurrent Science, vol.102(10); 2012; 1382-1391
dc.identifier.urihttp://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/4075
dc.description.abstractSeamounts are manifestations of crustal tectonics and volcanism, and are also sites of biodiversity and hydrothermal events. Although the population of seamounts is estimated to be in thousands, a large number of these have not been thoroughly studied. Globally, several seamounts are being exploited by the fishery industries, whereas a few have been demarcated for conservation and serve as underwater observatories. We provide a summary of the seamounts related to their discovery, distribution, nature and influence in the marine environment. In addition, we review the findings of seamounts in the Indian Ocean and the need to have a multi-disciplinary approach to explore them.
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCurrent Science Association
dc.rightsCopyright [2012]. All efforts have been made to respect the copyright to the best of our knowledge. Inadvertent omissions, if brought to our notice, stand for correction and withdrawal of document from this repository.
dc.subjectseamounts
dc.subjectmineral exploration
dc.subjecttectonics
dc.subjectvolcanism
dc.titleSeamounts - windows of opportunities and the Indian scenario
dc.typeJournal Article


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