Water Quality MCQs: 20 Questions Every Fisher Must Ace
Test yourself on dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, nitrite and more — 20 exam-style MCQs on aquaculture water quality, each with the correct answer and a one-line explanation.
Africa’s 10-Year Fish Revolution: 2026-2035 Plan
African Union ministers have endorsed a ten-year programme to transform fisheries and aquaculture across the continent from 2026 to 2035 — tackling IUU fishing, seed and feed bottlenecks, and weak value chains in three phases.
Fisheries Dept Jobs: ₹70,000/Month — Deadline Oct 28!
Department of Fisheries, New Delhi, has opened 4 contractual IT and cyber-security posts — 3 Young Professionals at Rs. 70,000/month and a Cyber Security Consultant Team Lead at Rs. 1,45,000/month. Applications close 28 October 2026 at 5 PM.
Fully Funded Ocean Degree in China – Apply by Feb 1!
Shanghai Ocean University’s 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type B) is fully funded — tuition, housing, stipend and insurance for a master’s or PhD in aquaculture, fishery resources or marine science. Deadline: 1 February 2027.
Bihar Trains 9,685 Fish Farmers FREE — 332 Batches!
Bihar’s Fisheries Training & Extension Scheme will train 9,685 fish farmers and fishermen free of cost in 332 batches during 2026-27 — first-time trainees get priority, registration just Rs.100-250.
South Africa Trains 20 Fishers to Skipper Their Future
SANParks is fully funding skipper, radio and first-aid training for 20 small-scale fishers from 8 cooperatives — part of a R10.8 million programme for fishing communities beside South Africa’s coastal national parks.
Fishing Boat Insurance at 2%: The Cover Fishers Waited For
PMMSY’s fishing-vessel insurance covers hull, machinery, nets and collision liability at a 2% premium plus GST, with up to 40-60% premium subvention — priced and designed, at its final stage for rollout.
Scotland Drops £16M+ on 99 Fishing Projects!
Scotland’s Marine Fund 2026-27 gives over £16 million to 99 seafood and aquaculture projects, supporting an estimated 122 coastal jobs.
India’s Fish Drone Carries 70kg — No Roads Needed!
ICAR-CIFRI’s Aquacopter drone lifts up to 70 kg of fish about 5 km from remote landings to market — a pilot that could cut post-harvest losses for inland fishers.
EU Catches Hit New Low: 3.3M Tonnes in 2025
Eurostat’s October 2026 update: EU catches fell to an estimated 3.3 million tonnes in 2025 — a new low since 2018 — while landings held at about 2.7 million tonnes worth €5.5 billion.