Thomas, Sujitha and K.M., Rajesh and K.V., Akhilesh and Ail, Sunil Kumar and Sulochanan, Bindu and Viswambharan, Divya and Kizhakudan, Shoba Joe and M.P, Remesan and Ghosh, Shubhadeep and B., Meenakumari and A., Gopalakrishnan (2024) Proceedings of the national workshop on exploring the possibilities for harvest and utilization of mesopelagic fishes in the Indian EEZ, CMFRI booklet series No.41/2024. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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The National Workshop on Exploring the Possibilities for Harvest and Utilization of Mesopelagic Fishes in the Indian EEZ was conducted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) Mangalore Regional Centre on 24 May 2024, in collaboration with Yashaswi Fish Meal and Oil Plant. The workshop was held at The Ocean Pearl in Mangaluru and attracted around 100 participants, including fishers from Mangalore and Malpe, owners and operators of fish meal plants, processing units, feed mill plants, exporters, officials from the Department of Fisheries, researchers from CMFRI, CIFT, colleges, and various association leaders of fishers, exporters, and fish meal plants. With coastal waters becoming increasingly overexploited, there is a pressing need to explore additional marine areas and species. The oceanic mesopelagic zone, which lies between 200-1000 meters below sea level, is home to several small fish species that play critical roles in ecosystem dynamics. These mesopelagic fishes are globally the most abundant vertebrates, with their communities often dominated by myctophids, commonly known as lantern fish. Although these fishes are abundant, the presence of wax esters in their livers makes them unsuitable for direct human consumption. However, their high lipid content presents an opportunity for their use in the fish meal industry. The potential harvesting of mesopelagic fishes, including myctophids, and their sustainable utilization offer promising prospects for new food sources and economic development.
| Item Type: | Documents |
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| Keywords: | ICAR, CMFRI, Economic Development, Coastal Waters, Marine Species, Fishing Communities, Fishing Industry, Stakeholders, Fisheries Resources |
| Subjects: | Right to Resources |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Mar 2025 12:00 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Mar 2025 12:00 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/21127 |
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