India

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

India is poised to adopt a National Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA) after a consultative meeting in Kochi gathered crucial feedback from stakeholders, including scientists, conservationists, government…

19th February 2024

India readies shark conservation plan

19th 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

In a bid to address the looming threat of climate change on fisheries, India has proposed for substantial reduction of carbon footprint as a significant step towards climate resilient fisheries.

22nd January 2024

India’s top tips to build climate-resilient fisheries

22nd 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

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Climate change is devastating marine life, particularly threatening Asian countries, a global consortium of marine biologists has warned.

20th October 2023

Asian fisheries at high-risk of climate crisis, warn scientists

20th October 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS) and Choice Canning Co have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to uplift small-scale aquaculture farmers in India by offering more…

26th July 2023

Agreement reached to uplift small-scale fish farmers

26th July 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Qatar has lifted its temporary ban on imports of frozen seafood from India, paving the way for enhanced export and improved bilateral relations between the two countries.

20th February 2023

Qatar ends India ban

20th February 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Certain countries have set “unreasonably high” standards for importing commodities as part of precautionary norms, causing concern for marine exporters from developing nations and raising production costs, one of India’s top government…

20th February 2023

India voices export worries

20th February 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

China has lifted the suspensions that it had placed on 99 Indian seafood processing and exporting units, after acknowledging New Delhi’s assurances over source controls. 

17th February 2023

China lifts Indian vetos

17th February 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

India is seeking to double its income from seafood exports to US$14 billion by 2025 amid a sustained annual growth of 3% in the sector, according to Union Minister of State for…

15th February 2023

India aims to double trade

15th February 2023

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Nutreco’s aquafeed division, Skretting, has set up a new production facility for shrimp and fish feeds in Mangrol, Surat, explaining that the high-end facility is part of its commitment towards Indian aquaculture…

14th February 2023

Skretting opens in India

14th February 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture non-profit ThinkAqua and the Shrimp Welfare Project (SWP) have signed an MOU which will see the two collaborate to support improvements in shrimp farming that will increase welfare along the supply…

2nd January 2023

New shrimp welfare MOU

2nd January 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

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Marine ingredients certification scheme MarinTrust has welcomed the first accepted site from India onto its Improver Programme.

22nd June 2022

India first for MarinTrust

22nd June 2022

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Confirmation of the new Australia-India interim free trade agreement (FTA) has been welcomed by national body Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) as the industry seeks to open up new markets.

4th April 2022

Australia-India FTA boost

4th April 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