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Vizag fishing harbour blaze: boat owners, workers to be given compensation on November 23

Vizag fishing harbour blaze: boat owners, workers to be given compensation on November 23. Government decides to disburse a total of ₹7.11 crore towards compensation; owners of 30 fully damaged and 18 partially damaged boats, and those who lost their livelihood to be given cheques.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Fishing boat operators seek substantial reduction in licence fee

Fishermen urge Fisheries department to roll back hike in licence fee for small boats to ensure financial viability and livelihood of thousands of traditional fishermen.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Kerala Governor urges fisheries university, scientists to be future-ready

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan calls on Kufos and fisheries scientists to be future-ready. He stresses importance of securing affordable, healthy diets while safeguarding resources. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath delivers special address. Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian highlights need for increased local fish production to meet demand. Kufos scientists submit detailed…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Kerala boat accident: Body of one of the four missing fishermen recovered

Body of missing Kerala fisherman recovered; 3 still missing. Body of Sharath, 25, of Malippuram, spotted by fishermen from Vypeen. Search operations by ICG, marine enforcement squad, coastal police, Fisheries dept. & local fishermen. Boat capsized due to overloading & poor condition. Survivors held onto can for 4 hrs before…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Kerala government plans to fully support fishermen’s children’s higher studies abroad, says Minister Saji Cherian

Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said the Kerala government is preparing to support young people from the fishermen’s community to pursue higher studies abroad. He also called on stakeholders to resist and defeat any move to corporatise the sea. The seminar was divided into several key sessions, including marine…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies to hold workshop on fisheries development

State-level seminar on fisheries development to be held at Kufos in Kerala on Saturday. to be inaugurated by Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, presided by Kufos Vice-Chancellor T. Pradeepkumar, and chief guest Bishop James Anaparambil. Aim to identify problems afflicting fisheries sector and suggest solutions. Stakeholders to discuss ocean fisheries,…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Aqua, seafood festival to be held in Hyderabad, Bengaluru to promote Fish Andhra initiative

Fish Andhra initiative of the A.P. govt. to be promoted through aqua and seafood festivals in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. 200 Fish Andhra outlets established to increase per-capita fish consumption from 8 to 12 kg. Aqua farmers and fisheries students interacted with public representatives at fourth aqua and seafood festival in…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Aqua and Seafood Festival takes off in Rajamahendravaram

Rajamahendravaram's 4th Aqua & Seafood Festival began Fri, promoted by Home Minister T. Vanita & East Godavari Collector K. Madhavilatha. Fisheries Minister S. Appala Raju & key officials absent. Fish species from brackish, freshwater & sea on display. Technical sessions on fish production, export & marketing Oct 9-10.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

New schemes planned to expand inland fish farming

Fisheries Dept. introducing innovative schemes to expand inland fish farming with public participation. Waterbodies/canals >10 hectares to be identified/divided for scientific fish farming. Kudumbashree, fisher cooperatives, self-help grps. to benefit; 60% fin. assistance. Species incl. snakehead, pearl spot, carp. Max. invest. ₹15 lakh/hectare.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Environmental crisis looms as Murray cod virtually disappear from NSW Lower Darling

NSW Fisheries survey from May reveals attempts at repopulating river after 2018-19 drought appear to have failed

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023