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Battling cyclones and rough seas, CMFRI team conducts study in Antarctica
Kochi, March 17: A two-member team from the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) team, after 36 days of battling fierce cyclones and the treacherous seas, has collected valuable samples of various squid species to investigate the cephalopod biodiversity in the Antarctic zone.
CMFRI to felicitate women entrepreneurs on International Women's Day
Kochi, March 7: On International Women's Day, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will honour two remarkable women entrepreneurs -- M.A. Akhilamol and Sangeetha Sunil, for their exceptional achievements in the fisheries sector.
Kerala: CMFRI to integrate fishing data for strengthening scientific research
Kochi, Feb 28: The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has decided that CMFRI’s scientific data collection could be enhanced by integrating real-time fishing data directly from fishermen, resulting in refined scientific research.
CMFRI offers lessons on marine biodiversity conservation, distributes mangrove saplings
Kochi, Feb 19: ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Wednesday distributed mangrove saplings to school students, with an aim to instil the importance of marine biodiversity conservation among the young generation.
CMFRI extends support to Maharashtra tribal farmers
Kochi, Feb 14: In a major development, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) here, has successfully produced and transported around one lakh attached oyster spats to Maharashtra, paving the way for tribal coastal communities to engage in profitable oyster farming.
CMFRI reveals genetic similarities in Indian squid and humans
Kochi, Jan 28: The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii), revealing interesting insights into genetic similarity with humans and deeper evolutionary connections.
New CMFRI centre in TN to boost seaweed cultivation in country: MoS Fisheries Kurian
Kochi/Chennai, Jan 9: Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, George Kurian on Thursday said that the designation of the Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) will significantly boost seaweed cultivation in India.