Meanwhile, the Governor released a marine fisheries

policy brief prepared by the CMFRI which highlights the global status of fishing using lights as an attractant and scientific stance on light fishing, giving recommendations for its management and regulations in Indian waters.

The Non-Detriment Findings (NDF) study report prepared by CMFRI for export of shark and ray species listed in Appendix II of the CITES was also released during the function.

The Governor also released Cadalmin Anti-Hyper Cholestrolemic Extract, a neutraceutical product developed by CMFRI for obesity and launched the mobile app named Fish Finder Version1 to identify the fish varieties.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director General (Fisheries) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, J K Jena stressed the need for strengthening regulations in order to conserve the fisheries resources and maintain the sustainability in the sector.

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