When the sea became a shared responsibility for scientists and people living along the coast

Over the past two decades, INCOIS’s Wave Monitoring Along Nearshore (WAMAN) buoy network has been transforming India’s coastal forecasting by combining science with community trust. With 17 nearshore buoys and active local participation, WAMAN delivers real-time wave data that strengthens early warnings, supports fishers and ports, and ensures long-term, sustainable ocean observation