CMFRI advocates central legislation to regulate fishing beyond territorial waters

Jan 06, 2024

The proposed Marine Fishery Act is deemed essential to fill the regulatory void in fishing activities beyond territorial waters. By providing a legal framework,...

61-day fishing ban in Tamil Nadu begins to protect marine resources, increase fishery

Apr 15, 2025

The seasonal ban is part of the government's efforts to protect the marine resources and increase the fishery. The ban helps replenish fish stocks,...

Kerala imposes annual 52-day trawling ban starting June 9

Jun 05, 2025

Kerala Government has issued a notification imposing a 52-day trawling ban along the state's coastal waters. The ban will be in effect from midnight...

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...

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's email ID hacked: Police

Mar 06, 2024

Marine Drive Police registered a case against an unknown person under the various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Information Technology Act ...

Epidemic endangers coral reefs in Mideast, Eastern Mediterranean

May 24, 2023

Coral reefs act as nurseries and habitats for countless marine species, providing shelter, food, and protection from predators.