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Centre to launch pilot project to revive diversified fish farming in Keral
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major move to uplift the fishing community in the Kuttanad region in Kerala, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Minority Affairs, George Kurian, has announced a new pilot project aimed at boosting livelihood opportunities for fish farmers.
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Kerala: CMFRI Kochi identifies two new species of needlefish
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Genetic and molecular analysis, coupled with taxonomic examination, confirmed that these newly identified species have unique characteristics. These new fishes were scientifically named Ablennes Joseberchmansis and Ablennes Gracalii.
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Indigenous traditional knowledge should be given proper emphasis in Intell
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Intellectual Property (IP) system needs to be strengthened to fully recognise indigenous people's ownership of their traditional knowledge, according to a webinar conducted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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Training course on Know Your Marine Biodiversity to be held in Kochi from
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to offer lessons on marine biodiversity and environment to postgraduate students, researchers and academicians, recognising its crucial role for ensuring the health of oceans for the
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Reduce carbon footprints for climate-resilient fisheries: India tells glob
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In a bid to address the looming threat of climate change on fisheries, India has proposed a substantial reduction of the carbon footprint as a significant step towards climate-resilient fisheries.
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CMFRI advocates central legislation to regulate fishing beyond territorial
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The proposed Marine Fishery Act is deemed essential to fill the regulatory void in fishing activities beyond territorial waters. By providing a legal framework, the act aims to guide and monitor fishing practices, ensuring sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute's research on coral reefs garn
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The research on coral reefs being carried out by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has garnered national recognition, with Alvin Anto, a young professional at the institute, securing the prestigious Hasmukh Shah Memorial Award for Ecological Studies for the year 20
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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute proposes mariculture parks to
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed the establishment of mariculture parks to enhance the coastal fish production of the country, in view of the growing food and nutritional demand anticipated in the coming years.
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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute embark on coastal survey on ma
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Marine scientists believe that climate change and ensuing impacts on ocean ecosystems might be one of the reasons for increased events of whale stranding. Recently, the carcass of a 50-ft blue whale had been washed ashore in Kozhikode district, Kerala.
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Indian oil sardine seemingly on revival path along Kerala coast: CMFRI
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 2 (ANI): Indian oil sardine, which was showing a declining trend for the past few years, appears to be on a revival path along the Kerala coast, read a statement by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi on Saturday.
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