Chennai Fishers Boycott Meet, Demand Their Land Back
Chennai’s Pattinapakkam fishers skipped the 3 Nov Secretariat consultation over missing written invites — and the meeting is now postponed to 5 Nov.
Caribbean Fishers Get Paid 3 Days Before Hurricanes
CCRIF and the UN have built a hurricane cover for Caribbean fishing communities that releases funds up to 3 days before landfall — plus the COAST sector product and a microinsurance policy that pays fishers cash within 14 days.
Odisha Tribal Fishers’ Incomes Rise 43–59% — How?
ICAR-CIFRI and WorldFish report household incomes up 43–59% for participating tribal fishers at Odisha’s Rishia Reservoir after two years of scientific stocking, community management and better landing facilities. Here is the timeline, what actually changed, and what other reservoir villages can copy.
Skretting’s 3 New Shrimp Feeds Slash Artemia Need
Skretting’s new LifeStart trio — InVita, Ignis and Optiline Starters — launches in Ecuador with a bold claim: up to 50% less Artemia in shrimp hatcheries. We check the numbers, the stages and what it means for India.
Gujarat Tops, Kerala Slips: India’s 3.47M-Tonne Catch
Gujarat kept India’s top spot with 7.54 lakh tonnes as marine landings dipped 2% to 3.47 million tonnes in 2024 — with Maharashtra surging 47% and Kerala’s sardine prices swinging from Rs. 400 to Rs. 20 a kilo.
Fully Funded Aquaculture MSc in Belgium — Feb 28
VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarships 2027–28 are open: fully funded Aquaculture MSc (IMAQUA) at Ghent University, deadline 28 February 2027 — but only 25 countries are eligible. Check the list before you apply.
Maharashtra Fishers Can Now Apply Online — 24 Schemes
Maharashtra put 24 fisheries schemes on MahaDBT 2.0 on 28 October 2026 — and the minister has now ordered help desks, district plans and weekly Monday reviews so every eligible fisher can actually apply.
IUU Fishing MCQs: 20 Questions Every Aspirant Must Ace
Illegal fishing rules examiners love: UNCLOS zones, the PSMA port treaty and the WTO subsidies deal — 20 MCQs with answers and explanations.
Murasu Hits Andhra at 1 AM: Fishers Told to Stay Off Sea
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu began crossing the Andhra coast at 1 AM on 3 November 2026 near Ongole — IMD advisories keep fishers off the sea until 4 November. Here’s the timeline, the sea-area table, and what to do about damaged boats and claims.
Toothfish Scientist Wanted: £49,590, Falklands, Nov 13
The Falkland Islands Government is hiring a PhD-level Fisheries Scientist for Patagonian toothfish — up to £49,590 a year plus 25% gratuity, flights and housing. Applications close 13 November 2026.