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.
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’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.
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.
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’s Marine Fund 2026-27 gives over £16 million to 99 seafood and aquaculture projects, supporting an estimated 122 coastal jobs.
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.
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.
ICAR-CIFE Mumbai invites applications for 2 Young Professional posts in its Finance & Accounts Section — YP-I at ₹30,000/month and YP-II at ₹42,000/month. Apply by email to audit@cife.edu.in before 4 November 2026; hybrid interview on 6 November 2026.
Australia’s AFMA has opened 7 research funding calls for 2027/28 — Northern Prawn, southern bluefin tuna, SESSF and small pelagics. Full proposals are due 1 November 2026. Who can apply and exactly what to submit.