India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
As per the scientific report published by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in 2022, about 91.1% of India's Marine Fish Stocks are in a healthy condition. While studies indicate interannual fluctuations due to climate and environmental variables, marine fish production has remained stable over the past five years, increased from 34.76 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to 46.15 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, with no evidence of decline in marine fish stocks in India's coastal states, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha.
To ensure sustainable fisheries management and prevent depletion of marine resources, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry...