RFMO MCQs: 20 Questions on Global Fishery Bodies
Who manages the fish no country owns? UNCLOS zones, the five tuna RFMOs, IOTC, ICCAT, WCPFC and the treaties behind them — 20 MCQs with answers and explanations.
Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
CIFT’s Fish Curry Deal: Ready-to-Eat Goes Global
CIFT Kochi has handed Marble Valley Foods the tech for frozen ready-to-eat fish curries, dried fish products and shrimp chutney powder — and any entrepreneur can get the same deal.
UN Job in Rome: FAO Hiring Fishery Officer — Apply by Nov 13
FAO is hiring a Fishery Officer (Climate Change) for its Rome headquarters — P-2 post, Master’s + 3 years’ experience required. Apply by 13 November 2026.
B.F.Sc 2027: No AIEEA Exam — CUET Is Your Only Route
AIEEA UG no longer exists — B.F.Sc seats for 2027-28 come through CUET (ICAR-UG). Expected May 2027 exam, eligibility, fees and the full counselling plan.
Norway Ocean Master’s: Aquaculture, Apply by Dec 1
NTNU’s two-year Ocean Resources master’s in Trondheim combines aquaculture, fisheries and oceanography — with a Sustainable Aquaculture specialisation. Non-EU applications close Tuesday 1 December 2026.
9 Fishers Lost at Sea: ₹7 Lakh Each, But Is It Enough?
Seven of nine Kasimedu fishermen are dead after their trawler’s engine failed in Cyclone Murasu. Tamil Nadu has announced ₹7 lakh per family — but the boat had no transponder, no proper insurance, and the questions are only beginning.
Hawaii’s Reef Insurance Paid $500,000 in 3 Weeks
Hawaii’s coral reefs just cashed in twice: $200,000 after Hurricane Lala and $300,000 after Hurricane Lowell — paid in days, with no damage survey. Here is how the world’s first reef insurance works, and what Indian fishers can learn from it.
Fish Output Up 39.6% — NFDB’s New Plan for Fish Farmers
India’s fish output jumped from 141.64 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in five years. At NFDB’s 13th Governing Body meeting in Hyderabad, the Centre set the next agenda — last-mile outreach, aqua parks and fish markets. Here’s what it means for fish farmers.
France’s Biodegradable Trawl Net Hits the Sea
France has built what it calls the first biodegradable trawl net to reach sea trials — and the first panels are now fishing for langoustine off Brittany. How the net works, what it costs, and why Indian fishers should watch it.
India’s Shrimp Farms Hit Record 13.05 Lakh Tonnes
MPEDA data shows India’s vannamei shrimp hit a record 13.05 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 — up 10% in a year. Black tiger shrimp is recovering, but scampi and seabass are sliding. Here is the full five-year picture.