Kochi is set to host a 10-day international workshop-cum-training program on ‘Fisheries Management and Aquaculture’ starting December 11. Organized for member countries of the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO), the…
The shores of Japan’s Hakodate area on Hokkaido’s main island witnessed an unsettling spectacle as thousands of deceased fish, including sardines and mackerel, washed ashore on Thursday. The lifeless fish…
Oceans, known for their rich soundscapes created by natural phenomena, are increasingly impacted by human-generated noise, posing serious threats to marine life. The ability of animals to produce and detect…
Trans American Aquaculture (TAA) has achieved official recognition as the exclusive broodstock supplier for the thriving shrimp aquaculture industry in India. TAA, an industry trailblazer in shrimp genetics, earned this…
A recently released human rights impact assessment has shed light on the adverse consequences of the burgeoning fishmeal and fish oil industry in West Africa. The report, commissioned by the…
Namibia faces an annual financial setback of approximately 1.5 billion Namibian dollars (N$) due to the pervasive issue of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing along its coastline, as estimated…
In a commendable display of preparedness and swift action, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully navigated the turbulent waters during cyclone Michaung. The ICG deployed eight ships and two aircraft…
The ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) based in Barrackpore, Kolkata, is poised to impart successful fisheries management models to Southeast Asian countries with robust fishing economies. Acknowledged as a…
The European Union (EU) has successfully concluded pivotal agreements with the United Kingdom and Norway, solidifying crucial fishing opportunities for EU fleets in 2024. These agreements, both trilateral and bilateral,…
Photo: James Kempton, Expedition Cyclops 2023 In a scientific expedition to the Cyclops Mountains in Papua, Indonesia, researchers stumbled upon a groundbreaking discovery—an entirely new genus of shrimp. The unexpected…