Association For Biodiversity Conservation & Research

Association For Biodiversity Conservation & Research ABC bring with a strong commitment for the qualitative and quantitative improvement of the pristine beauty of the nature and creation around us.

Association for Biodiversity Conservation (ABC), is a conservation NGO based in Odisha,India. Our objective is to conserve ecology, Environment and Biodiversity, wildlife, natural resources and sustainable livelihoods. Conservation is a continuous practice which must regulate to social, economic, environmental and scientific advancements. We believe that without community’s empowerment and involve

ment no quantity of effort can sustain any threatened or vulnerable ecosystem, livelihood or natural resources.

21/11/2024

NATNOV BIOSCIENCE CONVERTS SEAFOOD WASTE INTO BIOPLASTICS, REDUCING POLLUTION AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR PACKAGING.

An innovative startup from Balasore, Odisha, is tackling both environmental and food waste challenges by converting seafood waste into bioplastics. Natnov Bioscience uses a proprietary bioconversion process to transform seafood byproducts into biopolymers, which are the raw materials for bioplastics. These bioplastics can be used in diverse industries, including packaging, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

With a focus on sustainability, the company has already converted 5,000 metric tonnes of seafood waste into biopolymers within a year. The bioplastics produced offer a promising alternative to traditional plastics, which rely on fossil fuels and contribute to significant environmental damage. Bioplastics decompose naturally and are used in food packaging, enhancing shelf life with antimicrobial properties.

Recognized by Startup India and supported by Odisha’s Agriculture Department, Natnov Bioscience has already exported biopolymers to global markets, including Turkey, Vietnam, China, and the UK. This innovation promises a sustainable solution to both plastic pollution and food waste.

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09/11/2024

In a groundbreaking move to safeguard one of Earth's oldest inhabitants, scientists at Fakir Mohan University (FMU) and the Association for Biodiversity Conservation and Research (ABCR) are employing In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Balasore, Odisha to bolster the dwindling population of horseshoe crabs.

These marine arthropods, often dubbed "living fossils," have existed for over 445 million years, predating dinosaurs. However, their survival is now threatened by various factors, including habitat loss and overharvesting.

The IVF technique involves inducing s***m and egg release, from injured and dying male and female horseshoe crabs by administering an electric shock of six to nine volts. The extracted reproductive cells are then combined in a laboratory setting to initiate fertilization.

Through this process scientists are achieving a higher success rate (90-92%) compared to natural fertilization (60-70%).

While IVF is commonly used in animals like dogs and cattle, its application to horseshoe crabs is a pioneering effort in India.

Once the larvae hatch and develop tails, they are released into the sea. Once the larvae hatch and develop, they are released into the sea to replenish natural populations. This innovative approach, coupled with other conservation efforts, aims to ensure the long-term survival of these ecologically important species.

Horseshoe crabs play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, serving as a food source for various animals and contributing to coastal biodiversity.



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