Indian Scientist Elected Chair of Global Fisheries Governance Body
Dr P. Krishnan, Director of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), was elected Chair of the Regional Fishery Body Secretariats’ Network (RSN) for 2026-28 on the sidelines of the 37th Session of FAO’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in Rome. An Indian fisheries scientist has been elected to head a 50-member global network of…
India’s scientists develop app to measure fish size without touching them
MatsyaMetri enables users to capture images of fish and estimate their dimensions using an intelligent, image-based measuring tool. Kochi: In a major effort in simplifying biological data collection, India’s scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have developed a smartphone application that can measure the length and width of fish without physically handling…
India Moves Closer Towards National Action Plan for Small-Scale Fisheries
India’s Fisheries Secretary Dr Abhilaksh Likhi formally launched the country’s development phase of the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF) suggested by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Draft of India’s National Guidelines for Marine Ecolabelling Focuses on Protecting Interest of Fishing Community
In a significant policy initiative to streamline seafood certification and enhance global competitiveness for the country’s marine products, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has come up with a draft for India’s National Guidelines for Marine Ecolabelling. The draft in the form of a discussion paper proposes a blue print for a comprehensive national…
India to Strengthen AI-driven Techs in Fisheries
Central Government has showcased a roadmap for technology-driven initiatives integrating AI, satellite communication and digital traceability systems to strengthen monitoring, control and surveillance.
Bay of Bengal Nations Gear Up for Transformation in Fisheries Governance
Roadmap presented at FAO’s global meeting of Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, in Reykjavik, Iceland
Infrastructure Inefficacies Cause Wastage of 25 to 35 Million Tonnes of Fish: BOBP-FAO study
Infrastructure inefficiencies in marine fisheries sector cause wastage of 25 to 35 million tonnes of fish globally every year, according to a global study
Puducherry Positioned as Future Marine Export Gateway
Puducherry has the potential to emerge as a major marine export gateway of the country and to become a model marine economy.
India Set to Shift Focus from Volume Centric Growth to Value Addition in Marine Sector
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
Global Meet to Discuss India’s Role in Seafood Economy
India’s critical role in the global seafood economy and the growing sustainability challenges facing its marine ingredients sector
