PIB Media Delegation from Srinagar Gains Insight into Marine Fisheries Research at ICAR–CMFRI, Vizhinjam

The delegation was also guided by Dr. Rathi Bhuvaneswari, Senior Scientist, through the Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium, which showcases marine biodiversity and research-driven awareness initiatives. The team also was given a walkthrough of the Silver Pompano Broodbank, developed for quality seed production.

The team further visited the Breeding and Hatchery Complex of Giant Trevally and Silver Pompano, the Bivalve Hatchery, Microalgal Photobioreactor, and the Live Feed Copepod Unit, where detailed explanations were provided on scientific breeding, larval rearing, live feed production and innovative technologies supporting marine aquaculture and coastal livelihoods.

The interactions and facility visits provided the media delegation with comprehensive exposure to CMFRI’s efforts in advancing climate-resilient, sustainable and technology-driven fisheries and mariculture practices.

The visit to ICAR–CMFRI, Vizhinjam, forms part of a five-day media outreach programme organised by PIB Srinagar to familiarise journalists from Jammu and Kashmir with key national research institutions, infrastructure projects and development initiatives in Kerala. The delegation is being led by Shri Majid Pandit, Media & Communication Officer, PIB Srinagar, who is the Conducting Officer for the programme.