Union Minister Purushottam Rupala, overseeing fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy, has announced the approval of 239 new fisheries projects worth over Rs 103 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada…
India has formally requested the European Union (EU) to permit newly-listed fishery companies to export farmed shrimps to the EU market and to lower the current stringent sampling frequency for…
Blast fishing, an illegal and destructive practice, has plagued Sri Lanka for years, causing severe harm to marine ecosystems, human lives, and the vital tourism industry. This perilous method involves…
The Centre for Peninsular and Marine Fish Genetic Resources (PAGR), a division of ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) based in Kochi, has identified three concerning viruses – Infectious…
Chilean salmon farmers are poised to tap into India, the world’s most populous nation, following a recent agreement between the two countries. Chile’s state aquaculture agency, Sernapesca, and India’s Food…
Scientists at the Mangalore Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have achieved a significant milestone by successfully cultivating Indian Pompano (Trachinotus mookalee) for the first time in Karnataka.…
An intergovernmental panel report on biodiversity has raised concerns over the devastating impact of the invasive Caribbean false mussel (Mytilopsis sallei) on Kerala’s native clams and oysters, crucial for local…
In a historic feat, scientists from a joint Japanese-Australian expedition have successfully captured and filmed fish at depths exceeding 5 miles (8 kilometers) beneath the ocean’s surface. The expedition, led…
India, already a major player in the global seafood industry, has set its sights on becoming an even more significant force in the sector. Anupriya Patel, India’s Minister of State…
Aquaex India is South Asia’s leading International Fisheries and Aquaculture Expo — aimed to cater to the needs of every facade of the industry; right from farmers, buyers, suppliers, scientists, consultants, professionals, and enthusiasts to prospective entrants. The expo’s main motto is to bring the whole fisheries and aquaculture ecosystem under one roof to enable knowledge transfer, which facilitates the all-around growth of the sector.