Fisheries

Earn a Profitable Business thorough Entrepreneurship in Fisheries sector says Chalasani Bhaskar, Founder, Dhakshhin Agropolis Ltd, Andhra Pradesh

• CMFRI Guides & Helps Women Farmers to Reap Bumper Harvest of Green Mussels

  They began farming in mussel farms (racks) made of bamboo poles in December of last year. Following harvest, the produce underwent depuration, a scientific process developed by the CMFRI that expels contaminants from the gills and guts of mussels by providing them with well-purified seawater…

• India-Nordic Summit: PM Modi Invites Nordic Firms to Invest in India’s Blue Economy

  Modi attended the second India-Nordic Summit alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Icelandic Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdóttir, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. The meeting was held in Copenhagen.…

• Kerala's Fisheries Operations Badly Hit by Increasing Fuel Costs

  The operations are finding it difficult to raise additional funds due to the business slump and rising debt. According to Kalapurackal, the Tamil Nadu government has extended fuel subsidies to fishing boats, but the Kerala government has yet to do so.…

• This Fish is Turning Fishermen Millionaires Overnight!

  Chandrakanbt Tare, a Maharashtra fisherman, made Rs 1.33 crore by selling 157 Ghol fish he caught in September.…

• FAO Report: Insurance Coverage for Fisheries & Aquaculture Units Inadequate in India

  Fishermen and aquaculture farmers, on the other hand, are generally unaware of insurance options. In India, fishing vessels, coastal immovable property, and aquaculture units have abysmal insurance coverage.…

• Food Safety Officials Explain Ways to Check if a Fish is Fresh or Not

  Food safety officials performed surprise inspections at 329 locations on Tuesday, collecting 374 samples from local fish markets around the state. Thiruvananthapuram had the largest number of stale seafood seized.…

• Andhra Pradesh Govt’s Decision to Revise Power Subsidy Surprised Aquafarmers

  Shrimp culture necessitates the use of aerators and sunlight to ensure that the shrimp grow in healthy conditions in the ponds. Aerators typically require power for up to 16 hours per day. Power is also required to pump water into and out of the ponds…

• Hike in Fish Price due to Tight Supply, Vegetable Price Relatively Low

  Fish shipments at the Kasimedu harbor have decreased, resulting in a price hike. Many boats, including the majority of the trawlers, have stayed anchored in the harbor.…

• Social Organization Helps Fishing Communities To Reap Eco Miracle Seaweed

  Grow-Trees.com helps Tamil Nadu's struggling fishermen to earn a sustainable livelihood from seaweed cultivation…

• Fisheries Minister Flagged off Cage Culture in Inland Water Bodies Under NAEP

  In Krishnagiri, cage culture in inland waterbodies was introduced under the NAEP.…

• Marine Fisheries Wealth to be showcased by ‘Sagar Parikrama’ from Today

  The 'Sagar Parikrama' journey will focus on achieving a sustainable balance between the use of marine fishery resources for national food security, the lives of coastal fisher communities, and the conservation of marine ecosystems.…

• Fisheries and Aquaculture To Get Benefit from Better Ocean Heat Content Predictions

  The seasonal forecasting systems can predict weather variables consisting of temperature and precipitation months in advance. Continue reading to know more about its benefits.…

• Project ‘Parivarthanam’ for LPG Conversion of Fishing Boats Gathers Momentum

  The Minister emphasized the importance of introducing cost-effective and sustainable practices in the fishery sector, stating that the trial run of LPG-fueled boats in traditional fishing boats would help fishermen save significantly on fuel costs.…

• Parshottam Rupala will Inaugurate 'Sagar Parikrama' on March 5, 2022

  The journey of 'Sagar Parikrama' will focus on achieving a sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for national food security, the livelihoods of coastal fisher communities, and the protection of marine ecosystems, according to the statement.…

• Kerala Opposes Relocation of MPEDA’s Headquarters from Kochi

  According to high-ranking seafood industry sources, a similar move was made a few years ago as a result of lobbying by exporters and the Andhra Pradesh government, which considers their state to be the single largest provider of India's shrimp exports, particularly the Vannamei types.…

• Fisherman in Andhra Pradesh Strikes Gold as Huge ‘Kachidi’ Fish Fetches Record Price of Rs 4.30 lakh

  A local fisherman struck gold by netting a ‘kachidi’ fish, which fetched him Rs.4.30 lakh. The fish species, spotted rarely in the seacoast of Andhra Pradesh, has medicinal values. Read to know about it in detail!…

• FAO Provides Free E-Learning Certificate Courses in Fisheries

  FAO of United Nations offers a variety of courses, webinars, MOOCs, and many other learning opportunities for free with Digital Certification.…

• Fishers Worried Due to New Fuel Cess; Demand Special Kerosene Quota

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget presented on Tuesday, announced an Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess of ₹2.5 per litre on petrol and ₹4 per litre on diesel.…

• CMFRI Discovers New 'Vatta' Fish Species in Indian Waters

  CMFRI confirmed it as a new species. When compared to closely related species, the fish has a distinct deep ovate body, concave dorsal head profile, and stoutness, as well as fewer gill rakers on the first gill arch.…

• Researchers of CUSAT Discover a New Species of Fish Parasite in Indian Ocean

  As per sources, the findings of the new species discovery have been published in the most recent edition of the leading international journal Marine Biodiversity Records.…

• India Continues To Maintain Its Position As The World's Second-Largest Fish Producer

  With a production of 14.16 million metric tonnes in 2019-20, India maintains its position as the world's second-largest fish producer.…

• World's Largest ‘Fish Breeding Colony’ of 60 Million Fish Discovered

  According to the latest discovery, the colony has around 60 million active nests, with each nest covering three square meters on average. The colony is approximately 240 square kilometers in size. It is believed to be the largest fish breeding colony on the planet.…

• Government Launches ‘Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge’

  On January 13, 2022, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, in collaboration with Startup India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched the “Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge.” The competition was created with the goal of giving start-ups in the country a forum to present their…

• eFisheries: Indonesian Aquatech Startup Raises 90 million in Series C Funding, Now Targeting Countries Including China & India

  eFishery, an Indonesian firm that provides aquaculture farmers with technology and services, has raised $90 million in Series C funding. Singaporean sovereign fund Temasek, Sequoia Capital's Indian unit, and Japanese tech giant SoftBank, through its Vision Fund II, co-led the deal.…

• 10 Most Profitable Fishing Business Ideas & Opportunities To Start In 2022

  In this article, we have mentioned the 10 best fishing-related business ideas and opportunities to start in 2022. These ideas can prove to be the most profitable one if you start any one of them. Now dive into the article to know more about the…

• Top 10 Colleges Offering Courses in Fisheries Science To Apply for In 2022

  This article is for all those students, who are interested in the field of fisheries, to help them find the best fisheries college in India, to apply in 2022. Read on the whole article to know about the courses that is offered here?…

• “Ghol Fish”- One of the Rarest Marine Species, Can Cost up to Rs 1 Crore!

  A blackspotted croaker fish, - ‘Ghol’ has changed the fortune of a Maharashtra based fisherman as it has fetch him rs 1.33 crore.…

• IoT & AI Applications in Fisheries Industry Can Bring Another Blue Revolution, Read How?

  IoT and artificial intelligence improve wild fishing and land-based fish farms around the world. These technologies are assisting in guaranteeing global food security by ensuring that practices are both cost-effective and long-term. Here are five ways that the Internet of Things is affecting aquaculture.…

• GADVASU Organizes Different Competition to Encourage Fish Consumption

  College of Fisheries (COF), Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is conducting various activities to create public awareness about nutritional benefits of fish and fisheries products under the Fish Consumption Promotion Drive.…

• 10 Most Expensive & Stunning Fishes In The World

  In this article, we will be talking about the most expensive fish in the entire world. Obtaining these fish is a difficult endeavor, not only due to their high cost but also due to their extreme rarity.…

• World’s Largest Fish Caught in the Fishermen’s Net in Visakhapatnam

  Some local fishermen rescued a shark entangled in the shore fishing net on Tantadi beach in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, said District Forest Officer (DFO), Anant Shankar.…

• Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 55 Indian Fishermen & Seizes 8 Boats

  On December 19, the Sri Lankan Navy seized eight Indian fishing vessels and arrested 55 fishermen on suspicion of poaching.…

• Tripura Comes Up With Unique Scheme to Boost Fish Production

  The Tripura government has devised a unique scheme to boost the state's overall fish output by exploiting government-owned water bodies, which is a first. Click to read more…

• Illegal Prawn Farming Causing Problems for Odisha’s Farmers

  Earlier this year the court had in its order directed the district administration to dismantle all illegal prawn gheries (farms) in Bhitarkanika, Odisha.This was after Mohit Agarwal, the amicus curiae of the court, pointed out that despite a plethora of statutory provisions, no cases or…

• India’s First Fisheries Business Incubation Centre Launched in Gurugram

  Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala inaugurated the country’s first-of-its kind, dedicated business incubator to be known as LINAC- NCDC Fisheries Business Incubation Centre (LlFlC) in Haryana’s Gurugram costing Rs. 3.23 crore to nurture fisheries start-ups under real market-led conditions.…

• ICAR-CIFRI Helps in Doubling the Income of Cyclone-affected Fishermen

  The ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute in Barrackpore, Kolkata is helping the Cyclone-affected Fishers of the Sagar Island in Sundarbans.…

• World Fisheries Day 2021: Know the Theme, Date, History and Significance

  To look at the fishing industry’s sustainability factors, International Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November every year. Along with the above factors, the day also focuses on the related circles like maintaining the balance in ecosystem and surroundings, etc.…

• Five Healthy Fish to Add to Your Diet

  Fishes are very healthy as they contain good amount of nutrients, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Fishes play a vital role in improving metabolism, sleep quality, skin quality and ease inflammation. Eating fatty fishes at least two times a week gives benefits to the organs and…

• Top 5 Mobile Apps for Fishermen in India

  Today, almost every person in India owns a Smartphone & its usefulness is undeniably unending, but not many of them make the best use of it.…

• Ghol Fish: A Maharashtra Fisherman Becomes 'Crorepati' after Catching 'Fish With A Golden Heart'

  Every part of the fish is considered useful, with its skin regarded as a good source of high-quality collagen, which is used in cosmetic products as well as a functional food.…

• CIFT to Provide Online International Training for Fisheries Industry

  Harvest and post-harvest operations, as well as value chain management, are included in the course.…

• CIFT Develops Technology to Convert Fish Waste into Aqua Feed

  The goal is to meet the demand for fish feed while also eliminating unhygienic fish waste management practices.…

• Hilsa Fish: What Makes It So Popular and Demanding

  The Hilsa Fish, also known as Ilisha, is high in good quality fatty acids and Omega-3, which protect humans from coronary heart disease. Hilsa fish is one of the few fishes known for its exceptionally soft meat. The Hilsa, which is found in eastern India's…

• PM Matsya Sampada Yojana: Earn Lakhs through Fish Farming; Get Government Subsidy

  The central government aims to boost fish production to 220 lakh metric tons by 2024-25. To achieve this target, Government is coming up with different schemes and initiatives.…

• Kerala Fisheries Department’s Retail Venture ‘MIMI Fish’ to Launch Sales Outlets & Online Delivery of Fish

  The Fisheries Department's retail venture will open stores and offer online home delivery services.…

• Fish Farmers in dilemma after drop in price and exports

  There have been no signs of a reduction in fish exports, according to a senior official in the Fisheries Department.…

• Role of Aquaculture in Food Security & Nutrition

  Aquaculture can be defined as the breeding and harvesting of aquatic organisms in both coastal and inland areas. It is probably the fastest growing food-producing sector in the world and contributing one-third of global food fish production.…

• India Opposes China’s Fresh Barriers on Shrimp Import at WTO

  India questioned China’s decision to put fresh barriers on the import of shrimp at the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures. India also challenged the validity of the continued ban on buffalo meat from the country. This is as per a report by Geneva…

• CMFRI Develops New Breeding Technology for High-Quality Marine Fish

  A new hatchery technology for Picnic Seabream (Acanthopagrus berda), a commercially valuable marine food species, was developed by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), one of India's most prestigious research organizations.…

• CMFRI Vizhinjam organises online training programme on Marine Ornamental Fish Culture

  CMFRI Vizhinjam Regional Centre is organising an online training programme on Marine Ornamental Fish Culture from 2:00 pm to 6.00 pm on Friday, 26th February, 2021.…