🌊 World Fisheries Day 2025 🐟 Respect our oceans. Support our fishers. Sustainable seas are our shared future. 🌍💙 #WorldFisheriesDay #SustainableFisheries #BlueEconomy #OneOcean

🇮🇳🌊 Big win for marine science & sustainable seafood! CMFRI’s rigorous stock assessment of marine mammals across India’s EEZ has paved the way for uninterrupted seafood exports to the 🇺🇸, proving India’s fishing practices align with global marine mammal protection standards. #BlueEconomy #cmfri

Sunday Sardine Rush! 🌊🐟 The coastline comes alive as tonnes of shimmering sardines hit the shore — a rhythm only the sea knows. #Fisheries #BlueEconomy #CoastalLife #Sardine #CMFRI

Unseen strength of the sea 🌊 Fisherwomen sorting fishes at dawn — the backbone of our coastal fisheries. #Fisheries #BlueEconomy #CoastalLife #WomenInFisheries

🌍 New ICAR-CMFRI study decodes boom–bust cycles of Indian Oil Sardine — vital for coastal food security. Monsoon shifts & ocean productivity (microplankton) outweigh stock size in driving recruitment. Urgent call for dynamic forecasts & harvest rules. #Sardine #Fisheries #ClimateChange

🌊 Sunday vibes! Traditional fishers, nets & the sea’s bounty 🐟⚓ #TraditionalFishing #SundayCatch #KeralaFisheries #BlueEconomy #SDG14 #OceanConservation

🦈 Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) With a bite force up to 5,914 N, it ranks among the strongest pound-for-pound jaws in the shark world! Known for its aggressive “bump-then-bite” tactic in coastal waters. #Sharks #MarineBiology #BlueEconomy #KeralaFisheries

🌊 Traditional coastal fishing with tyre tubes & Gillnets. Catch of the day: Cynoglossus 🐟 #ArtisanalFisheries #BlueEconomy #CoastalLife #KeralaCoast 📸 Akhil

🐟 Mechanised ring seiners with Sardinella gibbosa & Decapterus russelli Decks overflowing with sardines & small pelagics – a vibrant glimpse of Kerala’s coastal fisheries, India. 🌊⚓️ #Fisheries #RingSeine #Kerala #India #BlueEconomy #Sardines #PelagicFish #OneOcean #SDG14 #MarineConservation

🌊 India’s nearshore fisheries overlap with critical shark & ray habitats 🦈 Slow-growing species face high risk from gillnets & poorly timed bans. Stronger, biology-based & fisher-inclusive policies are vital to protect these ocean guardians india.mongabay.com/2025/09/indi... #Sharks #Rays #Bycatch

🚫🐟 Juvenile fishing of sardines threatens future stocks & fisher livelihoods. Protecting young fish today ensures sustainable catches tomorrow. 🌊✨ #SustainableFisheries #StopJuvenileFishing #Sardines #BlueEconomy #OceanConservation

🌊🐋 World Manta Day 🐋🌊 Mantas — the gentle giants of our oceans — face threats from bycatch, habitat loss & climate change. Protecting them means protecting marine life, fisher livelihoods & our shared future. 💙 #WorldMantaDay #SaveOurMantas #ProtectMantas #OceanConservation #MarineBiodiversity

Traditional fishing gear 🎣✨ Crafted with skill, culture, and connection to the sea. Sustaining communities for generations. 🌊 #TraditionalFishing #SustainableFisheries #CoastalLife #BlueEconomy

🌍 Rising jellyfish blooms are disrupting coastal fisheries — clogging nets, damaging gear & cutting fishers’ incomes. 🌊🐟 #Jellyfish #Fisheries #ClimateChange #OceanJustice #BlueEconomy #MarineConservation #OneOcean #SDG14

🌊 Traditional fishermen face a tougher fight than ever. ⚠️ Climate change brings harsher hazards. 🐟 Fish catches shrink. 💔 Yet, they risk their lives, casting nets in hope of survival. #ClimateChange #Fisheries #OceanJustice #BlueEconomy #CoastalCommunities

Sunday #FishMarket 🐟🌊 #Kerala #Seafood #LocalCatch #FreshCatch

🌊 Mobula mobular (Giant Devil Ray) in Bycatch Fisheries 🐋 An giant of the oceans, facing mounting threats from unsustainable fishing practices. Protecting them is protecting the health of our seas. ✋ #MobulaMobular #GiantDevilRay #Bycatch #EndangeredSpecies #SaveOurRays #MarineConservation #SDG14

🌊 A squid egg mass was found entangled in a bottom-set gillnet from traditional fishing — a rare observation linking spawning activity with coastal fisheries. #Cephalopods #MarineBiodiversity #OceanConservation #GlobalFisheries #BlueEconomy #OneOcean #SDG14

🚨 Coastal Trawling Harms 🌍 1️⃣ Seabeds Bulldozed – reefs & habitats destroyed 🪸 2️⃣ Fish Stocks Collapse – juveniles wiped out 🐟 3️⃣ Biodiversity Lost – ecosystems unravel 🌱 4️⃣ Artisanal Fishers Suffer – return with empty nets 🚤 💡 Solution: Ban Nearshore Trawling. Protect Oceans & People. #SaveOurSeas

Sardine longiceps – this small pelagic is the lifeline of Kerala’s coastal economy, sustaining thousands of fisherfolk, traders & families. #Fisheries #BlueEconomy #SustainableLivelihoods #GlobalFisheries #SDG14 #OceanConservation

🦈 Sharks may literally lose their bite as oceans turn acidic 🌊⚠️ By 2300, pH could drop to ~7.3—corroding shark teeth, weakening apex predators, & disrupting marine food webs worldwide. 🔗 news.mongabay.com/short-articl... #Sharks #OceanAcidification #ClimateCrisis #MarineConservation #Biodiversity

🌊🚢 After the monsoon break, India’s trawler fisheries roar back to life! Harbours overflow with shrimp & fish, sustaining coastal communities and global seafood markets. 🦐🐟 #Fisheries #BlueEconomy #OceanLife #SustainableSeas #KeralaFisheries

🌍🐟 Morning bustle at Kochi’s Thevara fish market – diverse catch on display: snappers, pomfrets, mullets, shrimps, groupers & even reef fish. A glimpse into Kerala’s rich seafood culture that feeds millions & supports coastal livelihoods. 🦐🦑🐠 #GlobalFisheries #SeafoodMarkets #Kerala #OceanToPlate

🐟 Triacanthus nieuhofii (Silver Tripodfish) landed in Indian waters — once uncommon, now appearing in fisheries. #Fisheries #ClimateChange #MarineScience

🐟🌊 Kerala’s fishing season kicks off! 🦐🦑🐠 Shrimp, cuttlefish, sardine & mackerel fill the nets 🎣 🚤 Boats back at sea, hopes high despite 🇺🇸 tariff clouds 🔥 Start for #KeralaFisheries

State‑wise Marine Fish Landings — India 2024 🇮🇳 Total drop: 2% (as per ICAR-CMFRI) 🏆 Top States: 1️⃣ Gujarat – 7.54 lakh tonnes 2️⃣ Tamil Nadu – 6.79 lakh tonnes 3️⃣ Kerala – 6.10 lakh tonnes 📈 Surge: Maharashtra (+47%), West Bengal (+35%) 📉 Drop: Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Daman & Diu #Fisheries

🌍 Algal blooms are not just green tides — they’re red alerts. In South Australia, a toxic bloom has killed 15,000+ marine animals, halted oyster farming, and devastated communities. 🛑 Act now. Protect our oceans. #OceanAwareness #AlgalBloom #ClimateCrisis #MarineLife #SaveOurSeas#SouthAustralia

🌍 Antarctica’s krill crisis is exploding. 🦐 518,000+ tons harvested — risking whales, penguins & the fragile Southern Ocean ecosystem. 🔥 Climate change + unregulated fishing = ecological tipping point. 🛑 #ProtectAntarctica | 📉 Collapse is unfolding. Not fiction—fact. 🔗 apnews.com/article/anta...

🌊 Monsoon Marvel from Kerala! Mechanised ring seiners in Indian waters are hauling in gleaming shoals of sardines vital for food security, local economies, and ocean-based livelihoods⚓ A powerful glimpse into seasonal, small pelagic fisheries in action #SustainableFisheries #SardineFishing #Kerala

🌊 Women at the Helm of the Blue Economy | Kerala, India 🇮🇳 From sorting catch to sustaining coastal livelihoods — fisherwomen are the unsung backbone of marine economies. Let’s recognise and uplift these champions of sustainability. #BlueEconomy #WomenInFisheries #Kerala #OceanVoices #SDG5 #SDG14

🇵🇪 Anchovies for people, not just fishmeal! Peru sets a 150,000-ton quota for direct human consumption of anchovies in 2025 — boosting food security, artisanal fishing & ocean sustainability. A global model for responsible small pelagic fishery. 🐟🌍 🔗 weareaquaculture.com/news/ #BlueEconomy

🌍 New global study: Plastic bag bans cut coastal litter by up to 47% Plastic bags → microplastics → threaten turtles, dolphins & our oceans. 🐢🐬🌊 ✅ Bans work. Local action = global impact Time to #BanPlasticBags worldwide! ♻️🌿 🔗 bit.ly/PlasticBanStudy #OceanConservation #PlasticFree #SustainableFuture

🚨 A rare oarfish the "Doomsday Fish"—has surfaced off the coast of Tamil Nadu, India 🌊 This deep-sea creature can grow over 36 feet and is tied to ancient legends of surfacing before earthquakes & tsunamis. Coincidence or omen #Oarfish #OceanMysteries #India

Oil Spill Response Off India’s Coast After MSC ELSA 3 capsized near #Kochi, @IndiaCoastGuard deployed vessels & a Dornier aircraft to assess and contain the oil spill. Rapid action underway to protect marine life and coastal waters. #OilSpill #MaritimeSafety #Environment

BREAKING: Massive container ship MSC ELSA 3 sinks off #Kochi, India — raising fears of a major environmental disaster. Toxic cargo & oil spill threaten fragile marine ecosystems & coastal livelihoods. Urgent response underway. The world must watch! #OilSpill #ClimateCrisis #MarineDisaster

India’s oceans are running out of fish — and fishers are running out of hope. ⚠️ 90% of fishers catch just 10% of the fish 🎣 Juvenile bycatch, ⚖️ weak laws & rising inequality plague our seas 🧠 Science-backed reforms are urgent civilsdaily.com/news/22nd-may #SaveOurSeas #Overfishing #BiodiversityDay

Unlocking the microbiome secrets of the sea! New research reveals how gut microbes shape early life stages of silver pompano (Trachinotus blochii)—offering pathways to healthier, sustainable aquaculture. Read the study: doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.…#Aquaculturer#Microbiomem#FishHealtht#MarineSciencece

From Nov- May, the Indian Coast Guard leads #OperationOlivia — a vital annual mission to protect the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles during their nesting season. A key effort to protect one of the world’s largest turtle populations and India’s marine biodiversity #MarineConservation #OliveRidley

Boosting Blue Economy in Vizag Artificial Reefs deployed at 10 sites under #PMMSY by @ICAR_CMFRI & @Fisheries_AP to restore marine ecosystems and support fishers—advancing India’s commitment to ocean sustainability. A model for global blue growth. #BlueEconomy #ArtificialReefs #Fisheries #india

New Bio-Ink Could Revolutionize Coral Reef Restoration Scientists unveil SNAP-X, a groundbreaking bio-ink that increases coral settlement by 20x Made from algae compounds & nanoparticles, it mimics nature to revive damaged reefs A major win for marine ecosystems #SNAPX eurekalert.org/news-releases/

Kariyachalli Island in the Gulf of Mannar has lost 71% of its land since 1969. Tamil Nadu, with World Bank support, launches a ₹50 crore project using 8,500 artificial reefs to save it. A fight to protect biodiversity & livelihoods! #ClimateAction #GulfOfMannar #ActForNature

A 5-day national training programme on ‘Advancing India’s Blue Economy: Role of Fisheries Sector’ began today at the ICAR-(CMFRI). Dr. Grinson presided over the inaugural which featured insightful talks highlighting the importance of technological advancements in strengthening India’s #BlueEconomy.

The Blackspotted Croaker (Protonibea diacanthus) is nicknamed "marine gold for its prized swim bladder! 💎 A true catch of a lifetime, it fetches high market value and is sought after in global trade. Let’s champion sustainable fisheries to protect this marine treasure and preserve biodiversity.

Corals defy the heat! India’s Gulf of Mannar reefs show no mass bleaching this year despite high sea temperatures. A sign of resilience and hope for coral ecosystems worldwide. #ClimateHope #CoralReefs #OceanHealth #GulfOfMannar #MarineConservation #ClimateResilience #BluePlanet

India dives deeper! ICAR-CMFRI & ICAR-CIFT launch a pilot study to tap 2 million tons of untapped mesopelagic fish in Indian waters. Sustainable tech + deep-sea science = future of fisheries! #BlueEconomy #SustainableFisheries #ViksitBharat

Rays are targeted for gill plates, caught as bycatch. Without ray protection, sustainable fisheries are a myth. Healthy oceans need healthy rays. #RayConservation #SustainableFisheries #OceanHealth #SaveTheRays

Pseudanthias pillai (Pillai’s anthias) This vibrant reef fish found in kerala coast It can change sex Born female, the dominant individual in a group transforms into a male when needed—changing not just behavior, but also body structure and color! #PseudanthiasPillai #ReefLife #BiodiversityIndia

Pufferfish (Arothron stellatus) It can inflate to 3x its size to deter predators and is armed with tetrodotoxin , one of the ocean's deadliest poisons 💀 Nature's defense mechanisms are wild🌴👀 #Pufferfish #OceanWonders #Wildlife

A spectacular sardine run is captivating India's southwest coast! 🐟🌊 These shimmering schools attract fishing fleets & bring joy to coastal communities. 🌏 #SardineRun #India #MarineLife #ElNino #ClimateChange #OceanHealth #Fisheries

🐟🌊 The Indian Oil Sardine (Sardinella longiceps) is a key commercial fish species! 🇮🇳 Found primarily along India's west coast, it's highly valued for its rich oil content & delicious taste! 🍽️👌 #OilSardine #GlobalFisheries #Seafood #SustainableFishing #IndianOcean #FisheriesManagement #SeafoodLove