Marine mammal conservation crucial for India's seafood exports, say experts at Agricultural Science Congress

Oct 13, 2023

Conservation of marine mammals is crucial for India's seafood export, as the country must comply with the US Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which...

Approach Environment, Fisheries Ministries; NGT on plea for mandatory use of turtle excluder devices for fishermen

Sep 17, 2020

New Delhi [India], September 17 : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a petitioner to approach the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate...

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute embark on coastal survey on marine mammals

Oct 04, 2023

Marine scientists believe that climate change and ensuing impacts on ocean ecosystems might be one of the reasons for increased events of whale stranding....

UP adjudged best performer in inland fisheries, Odisha as marine state

Nov 22, 2020

New Delhi [India], November 22 : Uttar Pradesh on Saturday was awarded the best-performing state in the inland fisheries sector, while Odisha got the...

Fishermen in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram protest against Centre's Marine Fisheries Draft Bill

Jul 18, 2021

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 18 : Fishermen in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on Sunday held a protest against the Centre's proposed Marine Fisheries Bill.

Centre, coastal states team up to harness potential of marine fisheries

Jan 03, 2024

In a crucial move towards ensuring the sustainable growth of India's marine fisheries, the NITI Aayog is bringing together the central government and various...