FAO Supports India’s Fishing Sector Adaptation
The FAO aids India in tackling climate change impacts on its fishing sector, focusing on sustainable practices and supporting small-scale fisheries, which supply 50% of…
Fisheries
Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
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Centre Plans Tuna Export Hub in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
India aims to develop the Andaman and Nicobar Islands into a tuna export hub, capitalizing on its annual tuna yield potential of 64,500 tonnes. This…
Expensive Farmed Salmon Threatens Affordable Fish Access Globally
A study published in Science Advances highlights how the growing demand for farmed salmon, which relies on fishmeal and fish oil from small forage fish,…
Rangeen Machhli App Launch
Summary: The “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app was launched by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh in Bhubaneswar to support India’s ornamental fisheries sector under the…
Dire State of Global Fish Stocks
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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is an initiative by the Indian government, aimed at transforming and formalizing the fisheries sector. Launched with…
Sagar Parikrama
The “Sagar Parikrama” initiative, launched by the Indian government’s Department of Fisheries on March 29, 2022, as part of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,…
Aqua Nor 2023
A significant delegation from India has recently visited Norway to participate in Aqua Nor 2023, a renowned trade show that spotlights advancements in aquaculture technology…
