India’s marine fish stock is healthy and sustainable, says a study buttressing the country’s position at the World Trade Organisation.
The study carried out by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) points out that 91.1% of the 135 fish stocks assessed in 2022 were deemed healthy. The findings mark a milestone in the country’s efforts to maintain the sustainability of its marine fisheries.
Titled ‘Marine Fish Stock Status of India 2022’, the report also highlighted the reduction in unsustainable practices, with just 4.4% of the stocks facing overfishing. The study was released by Union Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Parshottam Rupala during the eighth phase of Sagar Parikrama in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu.
