The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) have joined forces to foster sustainability in India’s sea fisheries.

Under the memorandum of understanding the two will work together on a range of projects covering topics such as operational and fishery oceanography, environmental impact assessment, remote sensing and GIS application, biodiversity, fisheries management, geosciences, and outreach and awareness.

CMFRI Director Dr A Gopalakrishnan, CMFRI director and Dr T Srinivasa Kumar, INCOIS director

Source: CMFRI/INCOIS

CMFRI Director Dr A Gopalakrishnan, CMFRI director and Dr T Srinivasa Kumar, INCOIS director

CMFRI director Dr A Gopalakrishnan said the collaboration will significantly enhance research capabilities in oceanography and marine fisheries management.

“Combining the expertise and resources of both institutions will help gain deeper insights into the marine ecosystems and develop data-driven solutions for sustainable fisheries management.

“This is also expected to be a crucial step for securing the livelihoods of coastal communities and the health of the ecosystem for generations to come,” he said.

The pact will also see the pair undertake joint exploratory surveys to give a better understanding of fish populations, distribution patterns, and the overall health of the marine ecosystem.

The collaboration will also focus on the use of remote satellites in fisheries oceanography and marine fisheries, as well as developing training programmes and workshops.

“This linkage will become beneficial to the fisherfolks as the collaboration between the two institutes will help refine existing technologies to provide more accurate and effective potential fishing zone advisories to fishermen,” said INCOIS director Dr T Srinivasa Kumar.

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