Senior Officials and Representatives from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives to attend at a 3-day High-level Regional Capacity Building Meet in Chennai from Wednesday (Sept 17) Chennai, Sep 15: In the face of growing challenges including climate change, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will help the Bay of Bengal countries,…
Experts propose value chain strengthening, multi-purpose app and climate resilient approach to boost India’s marine fisheries sector Chennai, Sep 10: From multi-purpose apps to digitally supported value chain revamp, marine experts have proposed a range of innovative solutions to boost India’s marine fisheries sector in view of dwindling catches and decreased fisher income. One such…
In a bid to support marine fisherfolks, the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO) has proposed a single, multi-purpose mobile application in the Bay of Bengal rim countries. BOBP-IGO in association with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute will pilot this initiative in India and eventually expand across Bay of…
Highlighting the need for fostering coordinated efforts and integrated approach to the state’s marine fisheries sector, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Secretary Dr N Subbaiyan has proposed a common body for all fisheries research institutions, agencies and organisations.
India’s seafood industry can explore new markets to counter the impact of upcoming U.S. tariff hikes on Indian goods
ICAR-CMFRI Scientists have found a 10-fold increase over the last decade in whale stranding along the southwest coast of India.
Flagging shifts in species biology, distribution and environmental changes, marine scientists have warned that climate change is significantly transforming marine ecosystems and fisheries in India
India’s marine fish landings recorded a total of 3.47 million tonnes in 2024 with a slight decline of 2 per cent compared to the catch in 2023
Marine experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade
In a preparatory step for the 5th Marine Fisheries Census 2025, the Department of Fisheries has launched a nationwide validation and georeferencing of marine fishing villages