ASRB NET 2026: No Notification Yet — Fisheries Prep Guide
No ASRB NET/ARS 2026 notification yet — August passed, November prelims can’t hold. Six fisheries disciplines, 2025 pattern, fees and prep plan.
Czech Fishery PhD Pays CZK 26,900/Month — Nov 30
The University of South Bohemia’s English-taught Fishery PhD pays about CZK 26,900 a month through a scholarship plus a faculty job — applications close 30 November 2026, with interviews on 15 December.
Bengal’s 27-km Coast Plan: ₹5 Lakh Homestays, Safer Seas
West Bengal will turn its 27-km Digha coastline into a tourism hub with a ₹5 lakh subsidy for new homestays — and a cyclone control room plus a 50-member police cell for fishing families. Here is what was announced, and what is not open yet.
$42.6B Marine Insurance Boom — What It Means for Fishers
Global marine insurance premiums hit $42.6 billion in 2025, IUMI’s new Stats Report shows — hull cover grew fastest at 9.4%. Here is what the numbers mean for fishing boat owners, and what India is doing about vessel cover.
Lakshadweep to Double Tuna: 50,000 Tonnes in 5 Years
Lakshadweep plans to double its tuna catch to 50,000 tonnes in five years, with a dedicated Tuna Cluster in the Andamans and a Seaweed Cluster in Lakshadweep — the Centre’s island fisheries strategy, released on 10 November 2026, puts tuna, seaweed and ornamental fish at the heart of India’s Blue Economy push.
Hong Kong’s First Electric Fishing Boat Sets Sail
Hong Kong launched its first commercial electric fishing boat on 30 October 2026 — thirteen days after India. Here is what it means for fishers, the fuel savings, and the global EV boat race.
Andhra Pradesh Grows 28% of India’s Fish!
Andhra Pradesh produced 55.39 lakh tonnes of fish in 2024-25 — more than West Bengal, UP and Odisha combined. Here is the full top-10 table, inland vs marine, and what farmers can copy.
Sweden PhD Pays SEK 22,000/Month — Apply by Nov 15
World Maritime University in Malmö offers 2 funded PhD fellowships — tuition plus about SEK 22,000 a month — closing Sunday 15 Nov 2026. A third Africa-focused PhD has its first review on 30 Nov.
Farm Fish in Your Pond: Maharashtra Pays 60% — Up to ₹45,305
Maharashtra’s PoCRA phase 2 pays 60% of your first fish crop cost — up to ₹45,305 — for farmers with a farm pond in 7,201 villages. ₹192.30 crore released on 6 Oct 2026; apply any time on the DBT portal.
UNCLOS MCQs: 20 Questions on Maritime Zones & Seas
UNCLOS is the constitution for the oceans — and a favourite of fisheries exams. Test yourself with 20 MCQs on maritime zones, articles and ocean law, with answers explained.