India’s stance on the ongoing fisheries subsidy negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) has garnered widespread support from developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), according to a Geneva-based…
Marine experts are calling for incentives to encourage Indian fishermen to adopt more sustainable fishing practices. They believe this is essential for preserving marine life and securing international recognition for…
The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, is actively promoting Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) technology across all States and Union Territories…
The beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka, located in the Indian Ocean, not only has stunning scenery and a rich culture but also plays a crucial role in protecting five…
As a proactive measure to protect Olive Ridley turtles along the Kakinada coast, the Andhra Pradesh government has announced a month-long ban on fishing within a 5-kilometer radius of Hope…
A collaboration between French retailer Auchan, feed manufacturer BioMar, Ecuadorian shrimp farmer Edpacif, and the Earthworm Foundation has resulted in the development of a new product line that sets a…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inked a sustainability-linked debt facility worth USD 16 million (EUR 15.3 million) with ABIS Exports India Private Limited (ABIS). The funds will be directed…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has introduced the “Nets for Change” initiative, emphasizing marine sustainability through basketball. This innovative program aims to repurpose discarded underwater fishing nets into basketball hoops…
India’s rich tapestry of freshwater ecosystems is facing an insidious threat from invasive aquatic species, exacerbating the already complex challenges posed by habitat modification, pollution, overfishing, and other anthropogenic pressures.…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Blue Economy 2.0 during her interim budget speech, emphasizing the importance of harnessing the potential of oceans, seas, and coastal areas. The…