Dr Deepak Samuel V is a Scientist E in the Conservation of Coastal and Marine Resources Division at the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai, India. He holds a PhD in Marine Biology from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and an MSc in Marine Biology and Oceanography from Annamalai University. His research expertise includes marine ecology, marine invertebrate taxonomy, coastal and marine biodiversity conservation, restoration ecology and conservation management planning. His work contributes to the assessment and conservation of coastal ecosystems, protection of marine biodiversity and the development of sustainable coastal management strategies.