Kochi, July 23 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening marine biodiversity documentation and citizen-led scientific research, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched DeepDATA, a mobile application that enables users to access scientifically verified information on deep sea fishes while also contributing field observations to build a national digital repository.The application, now available on the Google Play Store, has been developed under the Deep Ocean M…
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Kochi, July 17 (IANS) Kerala’s famed beaches and backwaters are poised to offer visitors more than breathtaking scenery. Tourists will soon have the opportunity to discover the state’s rich marine biodiversity, fragile coastal ecosystems and traditional fishing heritage, as the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) trains tourist guides to become ambassadors of marine conservation.The first of its kind initiative in Kerala seeks to harness tourism as a powerful force for envir…
Kochi, July 10 (IANS) Even as Indian oil sardine stocks remain abundant this year, the country’s premier marine research institute, CMFRI, has warned that an emerging El Nino event could sharply reduce sardine availability in 2027, with marine heat waves and rising sea temperatures threatening fish production along the Indian coast.ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) Director Dr Grinson George sounded the warning while inaugurating the National Fish Farmers Day celebrations …
Kochi, June 23 (IANS) As part of the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) scientists engaged with more than 200 farmers, highlighting the need for balanced fertiliser application and a shift towards natural farming methods amid rising concerns over soil degradation caused by excessive chemical inputs.The awareness programme focused on the growing impact of indiscriminate fertiliser use on soil health, water resources, and aquatic ecosystems.Exp…
Kochi, April 30 (IANS) India’s marine fisheries sector posted a steady recovery in 2025, with total landings rising three per cent year-on-year to 35.7 lakh tonnes, according to the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).The data signals a stabilising resource base alongside improving market realisations, offering cautious optimism for the blue economy, it said.State-wise dynamics saw Tamil Nadu emerge as the top contributor with 6.85 lakh tonnes, displacing Gujarat, where output fe…
Kochi, Jan 13 (IANS) The ‘Matsya Mela’ at Kavaratti concluded with a strong push for establishing an integrated fisheries hub in Lakshadweep, a step aimed at transforming the archipelago’s fisheries sector into a sustainable and high-value contributor to the island economy.The proposed hub is envisioned as a single-window platform to streamline fish marketing, strengthen the fisheries value chain, and enhance income and livelihood security for local fishing communities.Experts and stakeholders…