India Set to Shift Focus from Volume Centric Growth to Value Addition in Marine Sector
Nearly one-third of the global fish catch is lost or wasted post-harvest processing Chennai: Union Fisheries Joint Secretary Sagar Mehra has said that India will shift from volume to value by strengthening sustainability-driven reforms in the marine sector in the wake of nearly one-third of the global fish catch is lost or wasted during post-harvest…
Global Meet to Discuss India’s Role in Seafood Economy
A regional workshop on the sideline of the World Seafood Congress will highlight how India’s aquaculture sector, strong export markets and rising demand for aquafeeds support livelihoods, value addition and food production systems in the country and beyond Chennai: India’s critical role in the global seafood economy and the growing sustainability challenges facing its marine…
Aquaculture booms across Asia as marine capture fisheries stagnate, reveals regional study
FAO officials including Dr Omar Penarubia, Angela Lentisco and Meeta Punjabi Mehta emphasised that strengthening aquatic food value chains is crucial for nutrition, livelihoods and climate resilience across the region.
Chennai to host high-level FAO regional workshop on aquatic food value chains from Tuesday
India’s experiences and innovations ranging from mariculture advancements to post harvest loss reduction will be presented at the meet
Science-Backed Data: India’s Shield Against Global Trade Barriers in Fisheries
“Scientific data is not just for conservation—it is a passport that secures our access to international markets”, says India’s Fisheries Secretary
A Tryst with the Blue Check: India’s Pathway to Sustainable Seafood Export Growth
An Interview with Dr. Ranjit Suseelan, Head (India), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Dr. Ranjit Suseelan was a speaker at a technical session co-hosted by the MSC, SSNI, and SEAI at the World Food India event in New Delhi.
MSC Certification Gaining Momentum in India, Stakeholders Agree Certification Key to Brighter Seafood Export
Experts underscored the critical role of global Marine Stweardship Council (MSC) certification and ecolabelling in safeguarding ocean health and securing India’s access to highly discerning overseas markets.
India’s Marine Research Body to Form committee to Address Fisher Concerns on Shark Fishing
CMFRI proposes a balanced and pragmatic approach in implementing the act, to ensure both biodiversity conservation and the livelihood security of coastal communities
India Demands Climate Justice, Stronger Support for Small-Scale Fisheries at FAO Regional Meet
The principles of climate justice must apply. Those who contributed least to the problem should not be asked to pay the greatest price. In India, the fisheries sector is driven by small-scale fishers who are the defenders of the local economy, food security, nutrition and culture”, the India’s Fisheries Secretary said.
Mounting Climate Risks Endanger Small-Scale Fishers in Bay of Bengal: Report
Chennai, Sept. 18: Small-scale fishers in the Bay of Bengal region face a mounting climate emergency, with extreme weather and warming seas threatening both the lives and livelihoods of small-scale fishermen, according to a report presented at the regional meeting of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN in Chennai. Highlighting the increasing number and…
