In this interview we go through the career of Dr S Ayyappan, from a student at College of Fisheries, Mangalore to the Director General, ICAR. We also ask Dr Ayyappan he views on the research density in India, India's standing at the hunger index and what can be done. Dr George John and Dr J K Jena join the discussion.

This is part 1 of the full interview we have had with Mr Tarun Shridhar, Former Secretary, DADH&F. In this part we cover topics like vannamei introduction, SPF Monodon Jumpstart programme, NFDB, Reservoir fisheries, Domestic marketing, Species Diversification.

We had the opportunity to interview Dr Ayyappan, where we went through his illustrious career and his views on aspects of research and fisheries in India. Dr Sugunan, Dr George John and Dr JK Jena join us in the discussion. This is a short snippet of the Full Video.

This is a brief snippet of an extended interview with Shri Tarun Shridhar on how fisheries policy is formulated, introduction of vannamei in India, Species Diversification, Reservoir Fisheries, NFDB etc. Joining us : Dr VV Sugunan, Dr C Vasudevappa and Dr CK Murthy. #fisheriesinIndia #aquacultureinIndia #vannameifarming

The benefits to fish and shrimp come from a combination of amino and fatty acids mixed with chitin, astaxanthin, dietary phospholipids, vitamins and other low molecular weight soluble attractants in the diet

Benefits for Shrimp Farming - Research & Documentation (Qrill Shrimp Study 2022 new) - Aker Biomarine

Did you know that shrimp prefer the taste of Antarctic krill over other feed attractants? We have conducted several studies addressing the benefits of krill for shrimp. In this article you may read some of the most interesting findings.

The special issue of Fishing Chimes, titled 'Reservoir Fisheries of India' was launched by Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (inland fisheries), DoF, MFAHD. This 103 page book covers the current status of Reservoir fisheries in India.

Fishing Chimes - Vol. 39 No. 6 Author: Dr S D Tripathi Cage aquaculture, brings in new opportunities for optimising fish production from the reservoirs and lakes, and developing new skills among fishers and entrepreneurs to aggravate their earnings. Cage culture comes handy for augmenting production from weed-choked water bodies and those with obstructions like tree stumps and boulders, where it is difficult to operate fishing gear.

Fishing Chimes : Vol 39. No. 6 Author: Dr M Feroze Khan, CIFRI Throughout the world, stocking of fish is adopted to develop fisheries (Cowx, 1994); but their extent, efficiency and utilisation are poorly recorded for inland waters (Lorenzen, et al., 2001). This article aims to give an overview of stocking used as a strong tool for management of medium and large reservoirs in India.

Fishing Chimes - Vol 39 No. 6 Authors: Dr Pradeep K. Katiha, Plan and Implementation Monitoring Section, ICAR Excerpt: Governance of socio-ecological systems today involves networks of inter-dependent public, private and non-government interests planning and making decisions at scales ranging from the local to the global in an “emerging multi-level governance regime” (Phillips and Orsini, 2002). In the situation of complexity, uncertainty and serious knowledge gaps, improved systems of managing information are the pre-requisites for improved governance.

Fishing Chimes - Vol. 39 No.6 Author: Dr Thankam Theresa Paul and Dr Rani Palaniswamy, CIFRI. This paper discusses the success stories of using Cooperatives and Self - Help Groups to manage Reservoirs in Kerala.

Fishing Chimes - Vol 39 No 6 Authors: Dr B. K. Das and Gunjan Karnatak Cage’ is an enclosed space in a water body to rear organisms that maintains free exchange of water with the surrounding environment. Pens are portions of lake cordoned off by erecting vertical walls in water. A combination of these two techniques can be used to boost production from reservoirs.

Fishing Chimes - Vol. 39 No.6 Authors: Dr K D Joshi and Dr Kuldeep K Lal, NBFGR During the last few decades, more than 500 exotic fish species have been brought into India for different purposes. Besides this, there are reports of clandestine introductions of potentially invasive species. This needs to be checked by environmentalists and government agencies.

Fishing Chimes - Vol. 39 No.6 Author : Dr V V Sugunan Defined as ‘man-made impoundments created by erecting a dam of any description on a river, stream or any water course to obstruct the surface flow’; these ubiquitous water bodies cover more than 1%of the country’s geographical area. Reservoirs, over the years, have become a major source of fish production.