Aug , 2023, Volume : 4 Article : 1
Fisheries Current Affairs August 2023
Author : Sagar Vitthal Shinde, Ramkumar. S Abuthagir Iburahim, R. Bharathi Rathinam, Bejawada Chanikya Naidu, and Asha T. Landge
Highlights
National News Highlights:
● Virtual Reality workshop for agricultural university students
● The inadvertent capture and subsequent release of a live seahorse within the Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra
● The Kerala University has initiated a project aimed at manufacturing fish feed from organic waste materials.
● Recent MPEDA statistics show an unprecedented increase in seafood exports in India.
● Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) pioneered the ATAL incubation center.
● CMFRI develops Cadalmin TM-IME from seaweed extract to boost immunity against Coronavirus.
● National Fish Farmer’s Day (NFFD) was celebrated on 10th July.
● Department of Fisheries organized the `Summer Meet 2023` and the `Start-up Conclave` in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, on 10th - 11th July.
● Chaital in West Bengal " switches a new chapter" by planting mangroves, enabling ecologically sound aquaculture.
● According to an investigation by the southeast coast of India has the healthiest fish stocks, over 91%.
● A world-class Aquarium to be made Rani Baug (Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo) in Mumbai
International News Highlights:
● Rajeev Raghava was awarded the Fisheries Society of British Isles (FSBI) Medal.
● New Fish Discovered, Named After Lord Of The Rings Character
● The Michigan State University students are drawn to Kerala`s women-led cooperative aquaculture.
● International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem 2023 was observed on 26th July
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