Bhavasagara Referral Centre

Category: Environment / Marine Biodiversity

  • Bhavasagara Referral Centre is operated by the Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi.
  • CMLRE functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
  • In March 2026, the centre was designated India's National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna.
  • It preserves, studies and documents India's deep-sea biological heritage.
  • The centre houses more than 3,500 taxonomically identified and geo-referenced voucher specimens.
  • The recognition was made under the provisions of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

Prelims Pointers: Location → Kochi, Kerala | Institution → CMLRE | Ministry → Earth Sciences | Focus → Deep-sea fauna.