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Title : Carbon Footprint of Marine Fisheries in India
Authors : Dineshbabu, A P and Thomas, Sujitha and Kizhakudan, Shoba Joe and Zacharia, P U and Ghosh, Shubhadeep and Dash, Gyanaranjan and Vivekanandan, E and George, Grinson and Sivadas, M and Chellappan, Anulekshmi and Najmudeen, T M and Muktha, M and Sreenath, K R and Koya, Mohammed and Ratheesh Kumar, R and Divipala, Indira and Dash, Swatipriyanka Sen and Akhilesh, K V and Rajesh, K M and Roul, Subal Kumar and Nakhawa, A D and Santhosh, B and Pradhan, Rajesh Kumar and Geetha, R and Yousuf, K S S M and
Year : 2024
Language : English
Pages : 50
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Abstract : The dynamic nature of India’s marine fisheries and the complexities there in, derived from the diversity of resources, grounds, craft-gear combinations, operation modes and communities involved, make any assessment of its components challenging. More so when global methodologies for such assessments are still in infancy. As a team of researchers engaged for a decade in the estimation of carbon footprint in marine fisheries of India, we feel extremely glad at the outcome of a massive team-effort which paved way for this publication. Accessibility to information, compilation of data sets, analysis and final estimation happened in a coherent manner despite several changes in the constitution of the team during the study. The importance of the marine fisheries sector in India prompted us to generate a baseline data to be compared with the latest changes and technological advancements in fishing operations to prove that our datasets remained scientifically robust for a Pan-India estimation. The financial and conceptual support received from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (Marine Fisheries Component) helped us in coming up with this scientific document. The support received from Dr. J.K. Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), Dr. S.K. Chaudhari, Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Dr. V.K. Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA; and Dr M. Prabhakar, National Principal Investigator, NICRA, ICAR, CRIDA throughout the study period was instrumental in the completion of this mammoth effort. As the nation looks forward towards ‘net-zero emissions’ as per the agreement of the Conference of the Parties (COP), we as part of the team dealing with climate resilience feel delighted to understand that Indian marine fisheries remain greener, sustainable, and resilient in comparison to our global counterparts. The small-scale nature of the fishery with a large volume of fisher participation moved us in a way that we believe that our realization will be a step forward in recognizing the hard labour of fishers who emit less when their industrial trawling counterparts elsewhere continue to use more fossil fuels. The result of our study on carbon footprint of marine fisheries in India seems like a silver lining for this sector which is otherwise facing serious climate related challenges being in a vulnerable geographical setting. We strongly believe that our policy planners will be able to use this document in evolving fishery management measures to mitigate the challenges posed by climate change.
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Title : Good Management Practices in Seaweed Farming
Authors : Johnson, B; Tamilmani, G; Divu, D; Mojjada, Suresh Kumar; Megarajan, Sekhar; Ghosh, Shubhadeep; Koya, Mohammed; Muktha, M; Ignatius, Boby and Gopalakrishnan, A
Year : 2023
Language : English
Pages : 31
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Abstract : The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has been working on seaweed
mariculture and seaweed utilization in India since 1972. Annual seaweed harvest estimation (wild
collection) from the Indian coast and production through farming in the sea along the east coast
of India are being enumerated periodically by this Institute from which the potential seaweed
yield has been estimated at 0.26 million tonnes/year. The institute is promoting seaweed farming
activity along the coast through the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) programme. The institute
has developed and commercialized many nutraceutical products from seaweeds, which received
appreciation from the Government of India.
The Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI has developed a cottage industry model for
the manufacture of agar from Gracilaria spp. and demonstrated agar production to many farmers
and entrepreneurs. These demonstrations have paved the way for the development of many smallscale agar industries in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. More than 60 hands-on training programmes
were conducted at Mandapam RC of ICAR-CMFRI on farming of Kappaphycus and native seaweed
species during 2011-2022 covering 1636 trainees (fishers and government officials) from Andaman &
Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Currently the institute is conducting a series of awareness-cum-training programmes
on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and seaweed farming. This has resulted
in creating interest among many farmers/entrepreneurs to adopt seaweed farming. As a part of
disseminating knowledge, a document on Good Management Practices on seaweed farming has
been prepared. The document has a step-by-step narration of what one should and should not do
in seaweed farming.
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Title : Guidelines for Human Resource Development (HRD) Programme (2022-24) of ICAR-CMFRI
Authors : Shinoj, P; Ignatius, Boby; Varghese, Eldho; Paulton, M P; Chakraborty, Kajal; Meera, K N and Ramadasan; K N
Year : 2022
Language : English
Pages : 7p.
Format : Booklet
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Abstract : The human resource development activities at I CAR-CM FRI are administered by the HRD Cell of
the Institute. The day-to-day affairs ofthe Cell are being managed by a Committee consisting
of a Nodal Officer and two Co-nodal Officers. The Institute offers unique opportunities for
research and training to post-graduate (Masters and Doctoral) and Post-Doctoral Fellows and
researchers in various streams of marine fisheries, mariculture and allied areas. The programs
provide excellent opportunity for scholars and researchers to work in the emerging areas of
research related to marine fisheries in their Post Graduate /Doctoral /Post-Doctoral
programmes, guided by leading scientists of ICAR-CMFRI. The post-graduate programme of
ICAR-CMFRI was first initiated in 1979 as part of the UNDP/FAO assisted programme for
establishment of the Centre of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Mariculture. The MSc and PhD
programmes offered as part of this pargramme was affiliated to the Cochin University of
Science and Technology (CUSAT). The programme was discontinued later when it was merged
with the academic programmes offered by !CAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICARCIFE}, Mumbai. The research and trainings are coordinated as per Institute guidelines, which
are in full conformity with that of the Human Resource Management (HRM) unit of ICAR. The
institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various Agricultural
Universities (AU) / Deemed to be Universities (DU) and Research Institutes to facilitate
academic and research collaboration which include CUSAT, Mangalore University, Kerala
University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS}, !CAR-Central Institute of Fisheries
Education(CIFE}, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU}, Madras University, University of Kerala,
Madurai Kamaraj University, Andhra University, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and
Alagappa University.
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Title : കടലുണ്ടി-വള്ളിക്കുന്ന് കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി റിസർവ്വ് മേഖലയിലെ ജൈവ വൈവിധ്യം- ഒരവലോകനം
Authors : Vinod, K ; Asokan, P K; Joshi, K K ; Narayanakumar, R ; Zacharia, P U; Varghese, Molly; Jasmine, S ;Anasu Koya, A; Kunjikoya, V A ; Ansar, C P ; Nikhiljith, M ; Vijesh, V ; Mohamed, Jafar Palott ; Cheruvat, Dinesan and Gopalakrishnan, A
Year : 2022
Language : Malayalam
Pages : 116p.
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Abstract : Glimpses of biodiversity in the Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve, the first Community Reserve of Kerala
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Title : Glimpses of biodiversity in the Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve, the first Community Reserve of Kerala
Authors : Vinod, K and Asokan, P K and Joshi, K K and Narayanakumar, R and Zacharia, P U and Varghese, Molly and Jasmine, S and Anasu Koya, A and Kunhikoya, V A and Ansar, C P and Nikhiljith, M and Vijesh, V and Jafer, Palot and Cheruvat, Dinesan and Gopalakrishnan, A
Year : 2021
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Abstract : Biodiversity is the mainstay of ecosystem services and functions and supports the livelihood of millions of people. Sustainable utilization and conservation of our rich biological diversity is a prerequisite for human survival. India is a megadiverse country and with only 2.4% of the world’s geographical area, it accounts for 7 to 8% of all recorded species. Our country is a signatory to various international instruments focussing on matters of biodiversity, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The country has an obligation to protect our rich biological diversity and is one of the leaders in having established a comprehensive legal and institutional system to achieve the objectives of the CBD. Expansion of India’s Protected Area (PA) network, including ‘Conservation and Community Reserves’ is one of the important action points of the National Biodiversity Action Plan of our country. The Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve which lies in the Malabar region is the first Community Reserve of Kerala and is known for its rich biological diversity. Endowed with dense mangrove forests and mudflats, the Community Reserve is an abode to a large number of avian fauna, including many migratory species. Fishing and ecotourism have been the mainstay of income generation for many local inhabitants of the Community Reserve. Considering the ecological significance, diversity of wetland avian fauna and the burden of heavy anthropogenic pressures, the Kadalundi estuary was officially declared as the ‘Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve’ in October, 2007. Bio-inventorying and documentation of biodiversity is invaluable for the wise use of our ecosystems and the sustainability of biological resources. This publication is an outcome of a detailed study conducted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute in collaboration with the Kerala State Biodiversity Board to document the rich biodiversity of the Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve and to assess the economic value of the various ecosystem services rendered by the Community Reserve. The publication provides an insight in to the diversity of plankton, seagrass, mangroves, mangrove associates, avian fauna, molluscs, crustaceans and finfishes of the Community Reserve with an overview of the economic value of the ecosystem services.
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Title : Lakshadweep fisher’s handbook.
Authors : Koya, K P Said and Kunhikoya, V A and Mohammed, F G
Year : 2021
Language : English
Pages : 100
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Abstract : Lakshadweep Group of Islands, the little specks, in the Arabian Sea has a total geographical area of a meager 32 Km2 only. The same fluctuate due to seasonal erosions and accretions. The arable land of the Islands is hardly 26 Km2 which has to accommodate the entire essential infrastructures including the housing needs. However, availability of 4 lakh Km2 of Exclusive Economic Zone, 20,000 Km2 of territorial waters, 4,200 Km2 of lagoons, 6 submerged sandbanks, and 3 coral reefs make it the second-largest Island territory of India. The waters around the Islands are immensely rich with various types of fishery resources. The blue lagoons with highly attractive flora & fauna are extremely enchanting and are the most suitable for Responsible Tourism Programs (RTP) and thus, makes it one of the richest territories of the nation. The realistic and long-lasting socio-economic development can be achieved only through scientific and rational utilization of these natural resources. Therefore, appropriate developmental programs have to be designed through holistic approaches to ensure sustainable exploitation. The utilization of fishery resources, with very high exploitable potentials, coupled with the availability of suitable human resources has to get top priority while contemplating the strategies.
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Title : Decision support spatial suitability map for Seaweed Farming in India
Authors : Divu, D and Mojjada, Suresh Kumar and Johnson, B and Ignatius, Boby and Gopalakrishnan, A
Year : 2021
Language : English
Pages : 1
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Abstract : Decision support spatial suitability map for Seaweed Farming in India.
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Title : കൂടുമത്സ്യകൃഷി : ഒരു സാമ്പത്തിക അവലോകനം (Economic viability of cage fish farming in India)
Authors : Aswathy, N and Imelda, Joseph and Ignatius, Boby and Joseph, Shoji and Ramachandran, C
Year : 2021
Language : Malayalam
Pages : 35
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