Hidden within a handful of spring-fed pools in Australia’s remote outback lives one of the world’s rarest freshwater fish—the red-finned blue-eye. Found nowhere else on Earth, this critically endangered species…
The fishermen community in Telangana has urged the State government to reform its fish seed distribution programme by replacing the existing contractor-based procurement system with a model that allows fishermen…
India’s marine biodiversity has received a significant scientific boost with the discovery of two new marine species by researchers from the ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR). The newly…
The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has invited applications from eligible fisheries students for its Skill Development Training Programmes in Aquatic Animal Health and Quality Testing under the Pradhan Mantri…
India has officially become a Party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) after depositing its Instrument of Acceptance on 20 July 2026 in Geneva. The…
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the recruitment of 44 Assistant Fisheries Officers (AFOs) under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, offering a career opportunity for eligible Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) graduates. The…
Access to affordable credit remains one of the biggest challenges for fish farmers, particularly those involved in small and medium-scale aquaculture. While several government schemes have been introduced to support the fisheries…
Pursuing a professional degree while managing a business is not a common path for most students. However, Jagannath Kar, a second-year BTech student from Chikarada village in Odisha’s Ganjam district, is combining his…
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has officially entered into force, introducing tariff concessions that are expected to improve market access for Indian exporters across several sectors, including fisheries and…
Magur is one of India’s most popular freshwater fish, valued for its taste, nutrition, and market demand. However, many consumers are unaware that not every fish sold as “Magur” is the…