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
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Infrastructure inefficacies cause wastage of 25 to 35 million tonnes of fish: BOBP-FAO study
‘In developing countries, fish loss and waste account for 20–35 per cent of total production’ Infrastructure inefficiencies in marine fisheries sector cause wastage of 25 to 35 million tonnes of fish globally every year, according to a global study. In developing countries, fish loss and waste account for 20–35 per cent of total production, with…
Puducherry Positioned as Future Marine Export Gateway
International experts meet in Puducherry to develop marine fisheries value chain PUDUCHERRY: Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan has said Puducherry has the potential to emerge as a major marine export gateway of the country and to become a model marine economy. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating a high-level two-day international workshop on ‘Marine Fisheries Value Chain…
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.
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.
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
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…
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