Fisheries management council to ensure sustainable fishing in Kerala The New Indian Express dated 22nd September 2018

The Fisheries management council, one of the key components of the Kerala Marine Fisheries Regulation Act (KMFRA), will be a crucial step in the regulation of fishing practices and conservation of marine resources, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) principal scientist K Sunil Mohamed has said. “The council will open a platform for dialogues and discussions on ensuring sustainable fishing in a democratic way. This participatory management will address the requirements for sustainability, equity and efficiency in fisheries and coastal resources management,” he said at the two-day workshop on scientific management of marine fisheries held recently