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CMFRI proposes ‘shark hotspots’ to protect endangered species

20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed to demarcate "shark hotspots" in Indian waters to implement spatio-temporal fishing regulations, given the declining trend of shark catches.
Govt committed to support traditional fishermen for deep-sea fishing: Dr L Murugan

22-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

In a significant move to boost India’s fisheries production, Dr L Murugan, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt of India, has affirmed the Central government’s unwavering commitment to support traditional fishermen in their transition to deep-sea fishing.
Mariculture offers bright business prospect for India’s coastal region: CMFRI study

28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Mariculture has emerged as a promising business opportunity for India’s coastal regions, offering decent income to the coastal people even as extreme weather events like cyclones are leading to the reduction of fishing days every year, according to a new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
IPNLF urges Indian Ocean Tuna Commission to take urgent action on yellowfin stock rebuilding

17-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.

The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) is calling on members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) to take urgent action, while working in the best interests of the region’s tuna resources and its coastal fisheries, when this regional fisheries management organisation convenes its Special Session in early March 2021 to discuss the rebuilding of the overfished Indian Ocean yellowfin tuna stock.
Nitin Gadkari asks agro, fishing and forest MSMEs to use local raw material

12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to promote local raw materials, Indian minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport and Highways has emphasized on exploring agro MSME, fishing MSMEs, and forest MSMEs for manufacturing products using local raw material.
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology releases advisories to fisheries sector in 12 languages

07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to tackle COVID 19 pandemic that has spread all across the globe leading to lockdown, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) has prepared advisories in 12 languages for the benefit of the fishermen and fishing community on a whole.
Lockdown ease guidelines, no relief to Kerala seafood industry

18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

Tthe All Kerala Fishing Boat Operators Association (AKFBOA) has requested the central government to be lenient on implementing the trawling ban this year. The ban on the East Coast comes into effect from April 15.
IPNLF supports one-by-one tuna supply chains with key management appointments

16-Oct-2019 - 0 Comments.

The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the only non-profit association that is solely committed to promoting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply chains, is strengthening its management team with three key appointments
Young fisherwomen take empowerment classes from CMFRI

26-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.

A group of young women from fishing community in Ernakulam district has learnt a plethora of lessons to realise their dreams, including securing a profession matching their tastes.
CMFRI collaborate with ISRO to spot potential fishing zone

22-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

In a major effort greatly beneficial to the fisher folks in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has joined hands with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to identify Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ), an area in sea
AgraME inks partnership with Aqua NorEnter

09-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

With an aim to work in close collaboration towards cross-promoting the development of the aquaculture and fishing industry in both markets, AgraME has inked a partnership with AquaNor, Norway’s largest exhibition dedicated to the burgeoning Aquaculture industry