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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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Kerala: CMFRI opens sales counter offering farm-fresh products
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
This initiative provides consumers with direct access to fresh, healthy food products while supporting local farmers.
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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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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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Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra set to popularise millet-fish fusion; a fes
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A three-day millet-fish festival will be held in Kochi starting December 28 to bring together millet farmers, farmer producer companies, agri startups, fish processors, traders, fish lovers and consumers under one umbrella.
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Jellyfish offer potential income for fishermen, sustainable management cru
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"Jellyfish play a pivotal role in marine ecosystems and hold increasing significance in recent days in the global seafood market, providing a potential source of additional income. Sustainability remains a core focus and a cautious and well-informed approach is required to their exploitation
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Two more seer fish species discovered in Indian waters
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
ICAR-CMFRI discovered one species named Arabian sparrow seer fish (Scomberomorus avirostrus) as entirely new to science and resurrected the other, Russell's spotted seer fish (Scomberomorus leopardus), which was previously a synonym of the spotted seer fish.
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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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