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Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather is an Assistant Professor at the Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K). He completed his undergraduate studies at the College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, and earned his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Fisheries Biotechnology from the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai. Dr. Rather's research interests include functional genomics, nanobiotechnology, and computational and structural biology of fish proteins. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of kisspeptin genes and the nano-delivery of proteins in Indian major carps. Throughout his career, Dr. Rather has received numerous accolades, including the Prof. K. H. Alikunhi Gold Medal from CIFE and the Dr. Karunasagar Best Post-Graduate Thesis Award from the Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PFGF). In 2017, he was honored with the Young Scientist Award by the Society of Fisheries and Life Science, College of Fisheries, Mangalore. Additionally, he secured the first rank in the Asia-Pacific Alltech Young Scientist Award in 2012, presented by Alltech, USA. Dr. Rather has published over 40 research papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He also serves on the editorial boards of various research journals and has mentored several Master's and Doctoral students in Fisheries Biotechnology and Fisheries Science.

Tunisia Shrimp Quota Breakthrough, Deep-Sea Ban Blocked

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Tunisia Shrimp Quota Breakthrough, Deep-Sea Ban Blocked

Rome’s GFCM session gave Tunisia’s red-shrimp fishers a quota breakthrough — and left deep-sea habitats waiting another year. Here’s what was agreed, what was blocked, and what we still don’t know.

Categories General articles

AI Gadgets Lift Shrimp Returns 85%, ICRIER Finds

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
AI Gadgets Lift Shrimp Returns 85%, ICRIER Finds

A one-acre Haryana pilot found AIoT gadgets lifted shrimp net returns from Rs 5.63 lakh to Rs 10.40 lakh per acre. Here are the three devices, their rental costs, and the honest caveats.

Categories Fishing Products

Peru Cancels Anchovy Season as 79% Turn Out Juvenile

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Peru Cancels Anchovy Season as 79% Turn Out Juvenile

Peru has cancelled its second 2026 anchovy season after IMARPE found biomass down 27.9% and juveniles at 79%. What it means for global fish oil and aquafeed.

Categories Fisheries statistics

Kerala E-Grantz: Fishermen’s Kids Aid Till Nov 30

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Kerala E-Grantz: Fishermen’s Kids Aid Till Nov 30

Kerala’s E-Grantz 3.0 portal is open for 2026-27 — fishermen’s children in eligible categories can apply for educational assistance before 30 November 2026. Here are the stipends, eligibility rules and the exact steps.

Categories Fisheries Scholarship

Andalusia Opens €180,000 Fleet Aid — Don’t Miss It

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Andalusia Opens €180,000 Fleet Aid — Don’t Miss It

Andalusia has opened 2027 grants for its fishing fleet — €180,000 across two competitive FEMPA lines for energy efficiency and onboard safety. The window is just ten working days, and no funded refit may add tonnage.

Categories Fisheries Schemes

Fish Processing MCQs: 20 Questions Aspirants Must Ace

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Fish Processing MCQs: 20 Questions Aspirants Must Ace

20 fish processing MCQs with answers — CIFT, chilling, freezing, canning, smoking, surimi and value addition, explained for fisheries exams.

Categories Fisheries Question Bank

Barents Cod Up 14%: First Rise in 6 Years

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Barents Cod Up 14%: First Rise in 6 Years

Norway and Russia have raised the 2027 Barents Sea cod quota to 325,000 tonnes — the first increase in six years. But the agreed catch sits above scientific advice, and capelin stays closed. Here are the numbers that matter.

Categories Fisheries News

KUFOS Registrar Job: PhD + 15 Years? Apply by Nov 30

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
KUFOS Registrar Job: PhD + 15 Years? Apply by Nov 30

KUFOS, Kochi invites applications for one Registrar post (Advt. GA5/11370/2026). PhD + 15 years of teaching experience required; applications close 30 November 2026 at 5 pm.

Categories Fisheries Job

Fully Funded Wageningen MSc? African Students, Dec 1

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Fully Funded Wageningen MSc? African Students, Dec 1

Wageningen’s Africa Scholarship Programme covers tuition, living costs, travel, visa and insurance for a two-year MSc — but only if your complete application lands before 1 December 2026. No separate scholarship form exists.

Categories Fisheries education

Rare ₹200 Gobies Bred in Tanks for the First Time

November 1, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Rare ₹200 Gobies Bred in Tanks for the First Time

ICAR-CIBA has achieved the first-ever captive breeding of two high-value brackishwater ornamental gobies — the Tiger Dwarf Goby and the Chiseltooth Goby. Here is what the breakthrough means for hatcheries, fisherfolk livelihoods, and aquarium keepers.

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