Hi all,
How do our seafood choices shape the health of our oceans?
As marine ecosystems face increasing pressure, fishing communities across India are navigating coastal erosion, climate-driven storms, and shrinking catch sizes. Has overfishing altered the structure and function of our ocean ecosystems beyond repair—and what role do policy, governance, and consumption play in this moment?
Join our virtual #BeyondThePlate session The Impact of Overfishing on India’s Marine Ecosystem, as we sit with these urgent questions.
This panel discussion—in partnership with Dakshin Foundation—is part of the Feeding the Future project, a storytelling collaboration between The Locavore and Hands of Transition.
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Online (Google Meet)
Registration (Free): Beyond the Plate | The Impact of Overfishing on India's Marine Ecosystem
Meet the panel:
- CH Pratima, Community Catalyst at Dakshin Foundation
- Dr Vivekanandan Elayaperumal, Fishery Biologist
- Siddharth Chakravarty, Researcher and Activist
- Sipra Das, Programme Assistant at Dakshin Foundation
To learn more about our panelists and their work, do check out our social media post.
Whether you’re a curious eater, a student of food systems, or someone working closely with the ocean, this session offers a grounded entry point into how marine health and livelihoods are deeply intertwined, and how more thoughtful engagement can help protect both waters and communities.
Hands of Transition is a global initiative connecting communities leading food systems transformation. Launched in 2025 by Purpose, it brings together design, storytelling, and ground-up action to ensure those most affected by climate and food insecurity are shaping the solutions.
I have also attached the poster for more details. Requesting all of you to circulate this widely in your networks.
Thank you!
