Mackerel Catch Doubled? 6 Nations Agree 352,938 Tonnes
Six coastal states agreed a 352,938-tonne mackerel catch for 2027 — in line with science. But the shares that decide whether it holds are still to come.
Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
TNJFU Teaching Job: Up to ₹50,000/Month, Apply by Nov 16
TNJFU invites applications for 1 Assistant Professor (Contractual) in Aquaculture at FCRI Thoothukudi — pay Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50,000 a month by qualification. Apply offline by 16 November 2026.
£7,000 Off Stirling Aquaculture MSc — Apply by Dec 15
The University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture — the world’s largest — opens its MSc Sustainable Aquaculture for September 2027, with a £7,000 international scholarship whose first round closes 15 December 2026. Eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply, in order.
No Pond? Odisha Women Farm Fish in Tanks!
ICAR-CIFA showed Odisha women farmers how biofloc and RAS tanks can farm fish without a pond — with training and daily water care as the real secret.
93 Women Turned Fish Waste Into 10% More Profit
In four Madagascar villages, 93 women trained in drying, salting and smoking turned shared trader cards, shared transport and savings circles into estimated profit gains of over 10% — a model Indian fishing communities can copy without a grant window.
India’s 30 Million Tonne Fish Bet: Who Gains?
India has launched the development phase of a national plan for inland small-scale fisheries, targeting 30 million tonnes of fish a year and ₹1.25 lakh crore in seafood exports. What it means for the fishers who produce three-fourths of India’s fish — and what is still undecided.
Minn Kota + Humminbird Become One Fishing System
Minn Kota has folded Humminbird into one fishing system — X Series finders, QUEST motors, Draw & Navigate, and free updates for existing owners.
India’s Seafood Exports Hit ₹73,890 Crore Record
Final MPEDA figures: India exported 19,72,018 MT of seafood worth ₹73,890.46 crore in FY 2025–26 — a record built on shrimp, diversification away from the US, and a 78% surge in dried products.
Aquaculture Master’s in 3 Countries, €1,400/Month
Scotland, Greece, France — one Erasmus Mundus aquaculture master’s with full scholarships. Applications open January 2027; here is how to prepare now.
Andaman: Up to 75% Safety Gear Subsidy!
Andaman fishers can claim 50% off safety and navigation gear — 75% for ST fishers — under the UT Plan scheme for 2026-27. But the window closes 30 October 2026: who qualifies, what is covered, and where to file.