Fish production in NE to be doubled by 2020
SHILLONG, Sept 11 – The Centre is planning to double the fish production in North-eastern region and aims at increasing its per capita availability to 15 kg by 2020. “We have a daunting task of achieving
Fisheries
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Salmon Revival In Sight As Elwha River Dams Fall In U.S. Northwest
In the wilderness of Washington state's Olympic National Park, hydraulic hammers chip away at the Glines Canyon Dam in the largest dam-removal project in U.S. history. The grinding knocks off chunks
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Aquaculture potential of BTC area underlined
KOKRAJHAR, April 26 – Some leading scientists of India have underlined the potential of aquaculture with integrated sustainable farming in the BTC region. Speaking at a five-day long workshop at Aithugaon
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India marine fisheries: issues, opportunities and transitions for sustainable development
India is endowed with a wide diversity of water resources, which sustains a large fisheries sector in the country. India contributes nearly five percent towards global fish production. The Indian fisheries
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Shrimp Processors Object To BP Oil Spill Pact
Shrimp processors have asked a federal judge to delay preliminary approval of BP Plc's proposed settlement of economic damage claims from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, arguing that it is unfair to
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Shell Nigeria spill 60 times worse than said - Amnesty
An oil spill in Nigeria for which Royal Dutch Shell is being sued for tens of millions of dollars in a London court was at least 60 times worse than it announced, a report by Amnesty International said
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Depts’ working in isolation blamed for drain toxicity
A preliminary report largely based on the observation of a recently turned toxic drain feeding the Keenjhar Lake has blamed lack of coordination among government departments for its longstanding problems,
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Dolphin Deaths in Peru Still a Mystery
Peruvian authorities are still trying to unravel the mystery of why hundreds of dolphins ended up dead on beaches in the country over the past 2 1/2 months. Deputy Environment Minister Gabriel Quijandria
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Toxic substances killed fishes in Ranikor: Report
The Meghalaya government today said preliminary investigation suggests the sudden death of fishes in Ranikor River in West Khasi Hills district is probably due to “use of toxic substances by locals” or
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Fish-death report rules out radiation
Shillong, April 19: The preliminary report on the cause of the death of fishes in Kynshi and Rilang rivers, West Khasi Hills, has ruled out the possibility of radiation from uranium ore exploration. The
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Climate change poses threat to fishes, livestock resources
Climate change has been posing serious threat to fisheries and livestock resources in the coastal belt of the country. These areas are highly vulnerable for their direct dependence on climate parameters