The Tamil Nadu Fisheries Secretary has proposed creating a common body to unite all fisheries research institutions, agencies and organisations under a single platform

Speaking at a national workshop on Tuesday, Dr N. Subbaiyan said the proposed body would bring ‘a uniform and viable strategy’ to fisheries development while addressing longstanding issues faced by the fishing community.

The two-day workshop on ‘Strengthening the Science-Management Interface’ was attended by marine scientists, fisheries officers and stakeholders from nine coastal states.