Mariculture

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, a significant jump from the current 150,000 tonnes.

15th October 2025

India sets mariculture growth target

15th October 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 government’s new “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” programme. The…

3rd June 2025

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

3rd June 2025

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

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

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