Marine scientists and policy experts have called for the urgent creation of Indian Standards for marine and coastal management to ensure the long-term sustainability of the country’s ocean ecosystems and fisheries

The appeal was made during a workshop on marine biodiversity conservation and standardisation, jointly organised by the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Participants stressed that a national framework is needed to address key areas such as fisheries stock assessment, coastal resource mapping, climate adaptation and ecosystem-based management.