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Integrative space-based oceanography vital to boost marine research, says former ISRO chief
06-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
Embedding space-based oceanography into the marine research ecosystem is for harnessing the potential of the blue economy and the well-being of the coastal fishing communities, Dr S Somanath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has said.
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India will soon come up with e-observer system for remote monitoring of fishing, says Union Fisheries Secretary
29-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Highlighting India’s efforts to strengthen its fisheries data management system, Union Fisheries Secretary Shri. Abhilaksh Likhi has said that the government will soon come up with an onboard electronic observer system for remote monitoring and recording of marine fish catch.
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Centre eyes global eco-labelling tag for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing methods
22-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to India’s seafood sector, the Centre has announced plans to secure a global eco-labelling tag for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing methods.
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Centre to revive diversified fish farming in Kuttanad
24-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a majo: move to uplift the fishing community in the Kuttanad region, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian, has announced a new pilot project aimed at boosting livelihood opportunities for fish farmers.
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Whale strandings surge ten-fold on southwest coast, finds CMFRI study
12-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
CMFRI study reveals a ten-fold rise in whale strandings along southwest India over the past decade, citing climate change, fishing activity, and ocean ecosystem shifts as key drivers.
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Marine Fisheries Census 2025: Nationwide marine fishing village validation launched
18-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a preparatory step for the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025), the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched a nationwide validation and georeferencing of marine fishing villages through ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Marine experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade.
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The Rise of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Building Sustainable Fish Farms on Land
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the global demand for seafood increases and traditional fishing methods face environmental and sustainability challenges, innovative aquaculture solutions are gaining traction.
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Banning juvenile fishing yields results of 41% increase in threadfin breams: CMFRI study
20-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Implementation of the Minimum Legal Size (MLS) banning juvenile fishing has led to a 41% increase in the yield of threadfin breams in Kerala, indicating a positive output of the regulation.
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CMFRI inks pact with INCOIS for boosting research on oceanography, fisheries management
14-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Strengthening efforts for the sustainable utilisation of India’s marine fisheries, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) to collaborate on various research initiatives, including improved fishing advisories.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
