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…
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’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.
Central Government has showcased a roadmap for technology-driven initiatives integrating AI, satellite communication and digital traceability systems to strengthen monitoring, control and surveillance.
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
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
India’s experiences and innovations ranging from mariculture advancements to post harvest loss reduction will be presented at the meet
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.