The recent devastating floods have inflicted an estimated Rs 1,442 crore worth of damage to the fisheries sector, according to a preliminary report released by the State Department of Fisheries.…
In a significant boost to the safety and operational efficiency of the local fishing community, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra distributed 50 state-of-the-art transponders to the owners of mechanised and motorised…
The Marine Fin Fish Hatchery Project, located at Pozhiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, operates commercially for the seed production of Cobia and Silver Pompano. This unique facility also has a…
A step towards improving marine safety and reducing pollution, the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has launched an ambitious project to remove long-sunken fishing trawlers, boats, and rusted scrap metal that…
Sindagi, Karnataka – The Saranga Math in Sindagi has paid tribute to renowned Indian aquaculture scientist Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan by presenting him with the prestigious Bhaskaracharya award. The annual award,…
From October 5, Goa’s traditional fishing canoes will take on a crucial role in a new coastal security initiative aimed at preventing illegal fishing by neighboring states. Under the supervision…
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, fishermen and their families in Thangachimadam near Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, held a one-day hunger strike, protesting the Union government’s perceived indifference to the ongoing conflict…
In a significant move to enhance fish productivity in Pong Reservoir, also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar in the lower Kangra hills, the state Fisheries Department has initiated the release…
Photo Credit: Assam Forest Department/X In a significant operation on October 2, 2024, personnel from the Assam Forest Department, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), and the Government Railway Police…
Telangana government has successfully launched its prestigious fish seed distribution program across the state today, aiming to support the livelihoods of fishermen and enhance the state’s aquaculture sector. The Fisheries…