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Over 350 shrimp hatcheries along the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh have been spared from potential demolition as the Union Government amends the Coastal Aqua Authority (CAA) Act. The amendment…

In a bid to revitalize wastelands and foster economic activity, the central government of India has announced plans to promote shrimp farming in four northern states—Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar…

Fishermen in Pulicat and Ennore are expressing concerns over the proliferation of an invasive mussel species known as “kakka aazhi,” which poses a significant threat to prawns in both water…

A newly published report by the Financial Transparency Coalition has unveiled extensive human rights abuses on nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels worldwide, with forced labour conditions reminiscent of slavery. The…

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary advisory for fishermen along and off the coast of Andhra Pradesh in light of a developing low-pressure area over the Bay…

Kochi: The Member of Parliament Elamaram Kareem advocated for the Union government to grant permission for the State government to assume control of the Cochin Fisheries Harbour in Thoppumpady. Speaking…

In a significant move towards the revitalization of the fisheries sector, the Balochistan government has announced the establishment of a Technical Working Group (TWG) tasked with formulating a new fisheries…

Scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have successfully identified two additional species of seer fish, highly prized in the marine market. The research, led by Dr E…

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a relief measure for fisherfolks impacted by the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (south) by disbursing ₹15.4 crore as compensation. The beneficiaries, comprising…