CMFRI

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

CMFRI has developed MatsyaMetri, a smartphone app that measures fish dimensions and generates fisheries datasets automatically

9th September 2026

CMFRI develops fish measurement app

9th September 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A striking tricolour coral assemblage discovered off the tropical archipelago of Lakshadweep is providing new insights into coral resilience, with potential implications for fisheries and the livelihoods of artisanal fishers.

14th August 2026

Coral resilience offers hope for fishers

14th August 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

India’s seafood export industry is grappling with a major challenge following the recent US tariff hike, prompting urgent calls from industry leaders and policymakers for a rethink to sustain the sector’s growth.

6th November 2025

US tariffs hit India’s seafood

6th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India has officially begun the household enumeration phase of the National Marine Fisheries Census 2025.

3rd November 2025

India launches digital fisheries census

3rd November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

In a bid to meet India’s rapidly growing seafood demand, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has set an ambitious target of achieving 2.5 million tonnes of mariculture production by 2047,…

15th October 2025

India sets mariculture growth target

15th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Underlining India’s efforts to strengthen its fisheries data management system, Union Fisheries Secretary Shri Abhilaksh Likhi has confirmed the government will soon deliver an onboard electronic observer system for the remote monitoring…

1st October 2025

India will soon have e-observer system to remotely monitor fishing, says Union Fisheries Secretary

1st October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India is making significant progress toward securing global Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for 10 of its marine fisheries, with the first expected to apply for full certification in 2026.

29th September 2025

India advances towards MSC certification

29th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new initiative has launched under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan scheme to empower minority fisher communities in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district.

29th August 2025

New project to empower Keralan fishers

29th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A decade-long study by scientists from the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has revealed a dramatic ten-fold increase in whale strandings along India’s southwest coast, pointing to severe ecological stress driven by…

13th August 2025

Whale strandings surge in India

13th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India’s marine ecosystems and fisheries are undergoing significant transformations due to climate change, warn marine scientists.

6th August 2025

Climate change hitting India’s fisheries

6th August 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute’s (CMFRI) seed production technology for giant trevally has been named one of the top five fisheries innovations in the country by the Indian Council of Agricultural…

21st July 2025

CMFRI trevally tech wins honour

21st July 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

In preparation for the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025), India’s Department of Fisheries has begun a nationwide survey and validation of marine fishing villages.

21st July 2025

India begins marine census prep

21st July 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marking World Shark Awareness Day on 14 July, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is spearheading a new initiative to boost shark conservation efforts in India.

14th July 2025

CMFRI leads shark awareness efforts

14th July 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a three-day hands-on training programme on sustainable fish feed production using black soldier fly (BSF) larvae.

11th July 2025

CMFRI trains farmers in sustainability

11th July 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scientists from India’s ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have embarked on a two-week-long outreach programme to directly engage with fish farmers and fishermen across the country as part of the central…

3rd June 2025

India’s CMFRI to popularise cage farming and seaweed cultivation technologies

3rd June 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A collaborative pilot study has been launched to explore the potential of mesopelagic resource exploitation within India’s exclusive economic zone.

14th May 2025

India explores sustainable deepsea fishing

14th May 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

In a significant move towards promoting sustainable aquaculture, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has pioneered an eco-friendly fish feed made from black soldier fly (BSF) larvae meal.

30th October 2024

Fly larvae feed set to revolutionise Indian aquaculture

30th October 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Marine fishery experts in India have suggested offering incentives to encourage fishermen to adopt sustainable fishing practices and ensuring traceability in the sector, saying the move is essential for maintaining sustainability and…

29th August 2024

India considers incentivising sustainable fishing

29th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A consultative meeting of stakeholders in Kochi is to review the progress of the ongoing fishery improvement programme aimed at achieving the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for deepsea shrimp, coastal shrimp…

27th August 2024

Indian seafood certifications undergo review

27th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched an awareness campaign to help fishers in India manage the effects of climate change.

8th May 2024

Climate change awareness promoted in India

8th May 2024