Revolutionizing Aquaculture Disease Surveillance: Drones Take Flight in India
The aquaculture sector in India is poised for a transformative leap forward with the integration of drone technology and remote sensing techniques. Kenton L Morgan, a former emeritus professor of epidemiology at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, shed light on this groundbreaking development during the AquaEpi III conference heldCMFRI Researcher Anto Honored with Hasmukh Shah Memorial Award for Coral Reef Resilience
Anto, an esteemed researcher, has garnered the prestigious Hasmukh Shah Memorial Award for his profound work on understanding the resilience of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Islands. His research sheds light on the escalating threats these crucial ecosystems face due to climate change and various human-induced factors, according to anClimate Change Alters Fish Distribution in Indian Waters: Impacts and Innovations
The increasing sea surface temperatures in Indian waters are disrupting the distribution and life cycles of fish, according to JK Jena, Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Speaking at a global conclave on integrating climate change into international fisheries governance, Jena highlighted the consequences ofGoa Charts New Waters with Pioneering Aquatic Referral Lab for Fish Health
In a groundbreaking move, Goa is on the brink of establishing its first-ever aquatic referral laboratory in Old Goa, dedicated to in-depth analysis of diseases in fish species. This cutting-edge facility aims to focus on examining the health of cage-cultured fish species, promising not only to revolutionize the region’s aquacultureFortifying India Against the Silent Pandemic: A Comprehensive Approach to Contain Antimicrobial Resistance
In a joint initiative by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the World Health Organization (WHO)-India, a national consultation unfolded key strategies and recommendations to address the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in India. With over 50 One Health stakeholders hailing from 15 states participating, the eventUnveiling ‘Awaous Motla’: Odisha’s Newly Discovered Edible Freshwater Gem
In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists conducting research in western Odisha have discovered a previously unknown species of edible freshwater fish, now officially named ‘Awaous Motla.’ This vibrant yellow-hued fish, distinguished by its fleshy upper lip, emerged during a research project funded by the Odisha government. The principal investigator, Prof JayaMPEDA’s Pioneering Efforts: Revitalizing India’s Shrimp Aquaculture with Black Tiger Shrimp
In recent years, India’s shrimp aquaculture landscape has witnessed a shift, with the traditional black tiger shrimp, once a flagship species, making a remarkable comeback. Despite the dominance of the vannamei shrimp in global production, the black tiger shrimp, scientifically known as Penaeus monodon, is gaining renewed attention, thanks toWWF Launches Groundbreaking Oceans Futures Program to Avert Global Fish Wars
In a proactive response to a staggering 20-fold surge in fisheries conflict over the past four decades and a forecasted 23 percent shift in global fish stocks due to climate change, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has unveiled the revolutionary Oceans Futures program. Launched at The Halifax International Security ForumICAR-CMFRI Unveils Two New Seer Fish Species Enriching Indian Marine Biodiversity
In a groundbreaking development for marine fisheries, researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have identified two additional species of seer fish, a highly coveted high-value marine species. The team, led by Dr. E M Abdussamad, Principal Scientist of ICAR-CMFRI, unveiled the Arabian sparrow seer fish (Scomberomorus avirostrus)- 1
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