Report on the Celebration of World Environment Day-2023
Visakhapatnam Regional Centre of CMFRI celebrated World Environment Day-2023 on 5th June 2023 in the Quarters and office complex of VRC of CMFRI and Peda Jalaripeta fishing village, Visakhapatnam. In the morning hours, a tree plantation drive with staff members and their families in the quarters and office complex of VRC of CMFRI was initiated […]
Mandapam Regional Centre Of ICAR-CMFRI Undertakes Sea Ranching Of Green Tiger Shrimp
A total of 4.5 million green tiger shrimp seeds (PL 20) were released into Palk Bay at Villondi in a sea ranching initiative by Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) on 27th July, 2023. This was part of the project entitled “Sea ranching of Green tiger shrimp (Penaeus semisulcatus) Post Larvae (PL) […]
ICAR-CMFRI Organizes Awareness Campaigns and Beach cleaning drives on World Ocean Day
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) observed World Ocean Day 2023 on 8th June 2023 by conducting beach cleaning drives and an awareness workshop. Veraval Regional Station of ICAR-CMFRI organized a beach cleaning drive at Somnath Beach, a major tourist destination in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, which attracts a large number of visitors […]
ICAR-CMFRI To Provide Technical Support For Strengthening Sustainable Harvest Of Shrimp And Cephalopod Trawl Fishery Of Kerala
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will provide technical backstopping for strengthening the sustainable harvest of 11 selected shrimp and cephalopod trawl fishery resources of Kerala, following a request from the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI).The institute will carry out a consultancy research project aimed at assessing the stock health and fishery performance […]
“Regional Station, ICAR- CIARI, conducts “awareness on Livelihood Augmentation through sustainable fisheries for Tribal Fishers and Input Distribution and Demonstration of Cast Net Fishing Under STC, at Minicoy, Lakshadweep”
Regional Station Minicoy of ICAR-CIARI Port Blair conducted an “awareness on Livelihood Augmentation through sustainable fisheries for Tribal Fishers and input distribution and demonstration of cast net fishing under Schedule Tribe Component (STC)” for the welfare of tribal fishermen of Minicoy on 24th August 2023. Speaking on the inaugural occasion, the Guest Shri. Mansoor Ali, the […]
ICAR-CIARI Organises Training Cum Animal Health Camp at Rangat in Collaboration with SVO, Rangat
A training programme on “Scientific Livestock and Poultry Production” was organized by ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, at Dasrathpur village, Rangat, in collaboration with the Veterinary Hospital, Rangat, on August 17, 2023. Dr. P.A. Bala and Dr. Arun Kumar De, Senior Scientists from ICAR-CIARI, along with Dr. Sathish, Senior Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Hospital […]
Awareness on Aquatic Animal Disease Surveillance Conducted by ICAR-CIARI 18th August, 2023
Central Island Agricultural Research Institute conducted an awareness programme on “National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD)” on 18thAugust, 2023 at Brindaban village, South Andaman. Speaking on the occasion Smt. M.A. Naseem Banu, Pradhan, Brindaban Panchayat appreciated the efforts of ICAR-CIARI and also urged the farmers to reap maximum benefit out of the programme. […]
ICAR-CIARI celebrates 77th Independence Day
ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute celebrated 77th Independence Day at its main campus with fervor and gaiety. The flag hoisting ceremony was attended by approximately 150 Institute staff and family members. The 77th Independence Day celebrations started with the hoisting of the National Flag by Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI followed by singing of the National […]
Timer-Based Power Operated Prototype Watef Filtration System for Aquaculture
Feed and excreta are the main source of waste and are also responsible for most of the environmental impact of aquaculture, and water quality is a critical factor when culturing any aquatic organism. Water quality varies by species and must be monitored to ensure growth and survival. The quality of water in aquaculture production systems […]
Catfish Hatchery and Rearing of Seed Under Three Tier System
Catfish seed production is essential for species diversification in freshwater aquaculture. Catfish seed is collected naturally from paddy field or swampy areas. However, there is a big gap between supply and demand. During transportation of seed, high rate of mortality occurs due to fluctuation in water parameters like temperature, pH, dissolved Oxygen etc. CIFE has […]