CMFRI

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

In a breakthrough for India’s mariculture development, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully developed seed production technology for golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus), a high value marine fish.

22nd April 2024

CMFRI achieves captive breeding of golden trevally

22nd April 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new app for mobile phones has launched to help the public in India engage with marine fisheries research.

20th March 2024

CMFRI urges public support for fisheries research

20th March 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

India’s ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed the designation of “shark hotspots” in Indian waters to help implement spatio-temporal fishing regulations. The move is intended to safeguard endangered species, juveniles and…

20th February 2024

‘Shark hotspots’ proposed to protect endangered species in India

20th February 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The monsoon trawl ban implemented in southwest India is not detrimental to kiddi (karikadi) prawn resources, finds a new study conducted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

8th February 2024

CMFRI: Monsoon trawl ban not detrimental to prawn resources

8th February 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

In a landmark move, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has embarked on a pioneering initiative to develop lab-grown fish meat – a first in India. The project aims to make strides…

30th January 2024

CMFRI to develop India’s first lab-grown seafood

30th January 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Researchers from India’s ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have identified two more species of the high-value seer fish.  

21st November 2023

New seer fish found in Indian waters

21st November 2023

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

India cultivated around 34,000 tonnes of seaweed in 2021 but could be producing significantly more, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

8th August 2022

India eyes seaweed growth

8th August 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Kochi-headquartered Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is to mark its 75th year with a year-long celebration campaign.

7th February 2022

India’s CMFRI turns 75

7th February 2022