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Presi's Snigdha 1st woman researcher from West Bengal to go on Antarctic Ocean expedition


Published on 2025-02-09 01:42:18 - MSN
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  • Presidency University researchers Snigdha Bhaumik and Soumya Subhra Baishnab will join the 12th Indian Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean to study benthic communities amid climate change. Bhaumik will be the first female researcher from Bengal on this expedition.

Snigdha, a researcher from West Bengal, has become the first woman from her state to participate in an Antarctic Ocean expedition under the Polar Research and Education Society (PRESI). She joined the 42nd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, focusing on studying the impact of climate change on the Southern Ocean. Her research aims to understand how these changes affect global weather patterns, ocean currents, and marine ecosystems. Snigdha's involvement highlights the increasing participation of women in polar research, showcasing their significant contributions to understanding and addressing global environmental challenges.

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