Trader's cart full of Tuna fish.
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying of India and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources of the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further strengthen their collaboration in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture, according to India's leading Digital News Agency, India Blooms.
In this way, both countries will work towards sustainable tuna and deep-sea fisheries, support aquaculture and sustainable resource management, and promote fisheries-based eco-tourism, innovation, and scientific research.
In addition, the Maldives plans to enhance its fish processing capabilities by investing in cold storage infrastructure and boost the aquaculture sector through hatchery development and the diversification of cultured species.
Finally, the news agency states that this initiative will also facilitate training and knowledge exchange programs, with a focus on capacity building in aquatic animal health, biosecurity screening, aquaculture farm management, and specialized technical fields such as refrigeration, mechanical engineering, and marine engineering.
Just a few days ago, the Indian ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) celebrated National Fish Farmers' Day with events and training programs. The country is dedicated to research in marine fisheries and aquaculture to ensure the sustainability of its marine resources.
