Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Vizhinjam Research Centre Activities and Achievements

Situated about 16 km south of Trivandrum, the Vizhinjam Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute had its inception in 1951 as a small survey centre. This was later elevated to the status of a research unit in 1965 and subsequently to a sub-station in 1969. With the addition of more research programmes and personnel over the years, it has grown into the present full-fledged Research Centre. The Centre has been carrying out pioneering research, contributing substantially to the knowledge about the marine fisheries of this region