ICAR-CMFRI

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Driven by rising domestic consumption, expanding industrial applications and shifting global supply dynamics, India is set to play a critical role in the global seaweed economy over the next two decades, according to experts at a seaweed expo held at…

4th February 2026

India fast emerging as a promising market for seaweed

4th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

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.

9th October 2025

Experts call for Indian Marine standards

9th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

In an attempt to address growing concerns of the fishing community, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has announced the formation of a special committee to scientifically study the issues on…

23rd September 2025

New committee to address India’s concerns on shark fishing and fisher livelihood

23rd September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Traditional knowledge of coastal communities can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of India’s marine fisheries, said marine experts at a recent workshop held at the ICAR-Central Marine…

15th September 2025

Traditional wisdom boosts marine sustainability

15th September 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Migrant labourers dominate Kerala’s marine fisheries sector, accounting for 58% of the fishing workforce, a new study by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has found. The study, conducted across harvest, post-harvest…

28th August 2025

Study: Migrant labourers dominate Kerala’s marine fisheries sector

28th August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

India’s marine fish landings totalled 3.47 million tonnes in 2024, representing a slight decline of 2% compared to the previous year’s catch, according to new figures released by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries…

4th August 2025

India’s fish landings decline

4th August 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Marine experts in India have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade, after an interactive workshop and panel discussion organised by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries…

15th July 2025

India calls for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade

15th July 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Describing seaweed farming as a promising venture in the fisheries sector, India’s Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri George Kurian has said it presents a significant livelihood…

12th June 2025

Seaweed farming a promising venture for India, says Fisheries Minister

12th June 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

India’s ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute’s (CMFRI) has reported that a mussel farming initiative launched to benefit low-income communities in Kodungallur has proved a huge success, with two self-help groups from 15…

27th May 2025

Indian mussel farming project a ‘huge success’

27th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A massive data collection covering 1.2 million fisher households across coastal states and UTs in India for the 5th National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025) will be conducted during November and December…

15th April 2025

India announces next fisheries census

15th April 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

A new centre of excellence for seaweed cultivation has opened at the ICAR-CMFRI Mandapam Regional Centre in India.

10th January 2025

Seaweed centre boosts India’s fisheries

10th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A panel of experts has called for differential treatment of developing nations on the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, emphasising the need to protect the livelihoods of millions of…

26th November 2024

WTO urged to protect small-scale fishers

26th November 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Drones will become a game-changer in India’s fisheries sector, with the ability to address several critical challenges with precision and efficiency, according to Union Minister of State for Fisheries Shri George Kurian.

11th November 2024

Drones hailed a ‘game-changer’ for Indian fisheries, aquaculture

11th November 2024

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS

From early detection of algal blooms, to precise feed broadcasting in mariculture, to rescue operations during emergency situations, drone technology is being looked at as a way to transform India’s marine fisheries…

5th November 2024

India looks to revolutionise fisheries with drones

5th November 2024

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

India’s Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying George Kurian has inaugurated a new black soldier fly (BSF) based bio-waste conversion unit at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

1st October 2024

Indian black soldier fly bio-waste conversion unit opened

1st October 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

India’s Department of Fisheries under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation.

23rd September 2024

CMFRI designated as India’s centre of excellence for seaweed cultivation

23rd September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The US ban on importing wild-caught shrimp from India has badly affected the livelihood of a large number of fishers, with a new status report on conservation and trade policies estimating a…

2nd September 2024

India’s shrimp industry loses $500m to US ban

2nd September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

India’s Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Professor S P Singh Baghel has maintained that boosting fish production, enhancing the livelihood of fishers and farming communities, and modernising infrastructure…

27th August 2024

Boosting production and livelihoods – India’s seafood priorities outlined

27th August 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Dr Grinson George has assumed charge of the Director of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), part of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education at India’s Ministry of Agriculture. He…

13th August 2024

India’s CMFRI appoints new director

13th August 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has succeeded in induced breeding and seed production of giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis), calling it a “landmark achievement” for mariculture research.

7th August 2024

India succeeds in the captive breeding of giant trevally

7th August 2024