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
Roadmap presented at FAO’s global meeting of Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, in Reykjavik, Iceland
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 has the potential to emerge as a major marine export gateway of the country and to become a model marine economy.
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
India’s critical role in the global seafood economy and the growing sustainability challenges facing its marine ingredients sector
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.
India’s experiences and innovations ranging from mariculture advancements to post harvest loss reduction will be presented at the meet
“Scientific data is not just for conservation—it is a passport that secures our access to international markets”, says India’s Fisheries Secretary
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.
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.