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New deep-sea ‘Octopus Squid’ species discovered in Arabian Sea by CMFRI
21-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
CMFRI scientists identify a new deep-sea squid species, Taningia silasii, in the Arabian Sea—only the second known species of the rare genus Taningia, named after marine biologist Dr. E. G. Silas.
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Battling rough seas, CMFRI team conducts survey in Antarctica
22-Mar-2025 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) team has collected valuable samples of various squid species to investigate the cephalopod biodiversity in the Antarctic zone, battling fierce cyclones and treacherous seas.
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CMFRI decodes genetic blueprint of Indian squid
11-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant achievement, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii), revealing interesting insights into genetic similarity with humans and deeper evolutionary connections.
