Central marine fisheries body distributes 5 lakh green mussel seeds to Maharashtra fishers

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute distributed five lakh green mussel seeds to coastal fisher-folk operating along the coastline of Maharashtra. The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between scientific marine fisheries research and viable local livelihood opportunities by advancing sustainable bivalve farming practices.

This effort is important because coastal communities face fluctuating catch yields, making diversification into structured aquaculture essential for economic stability. Sustainable bivalve farming introduces low-input, high-yield marine activities to traditional fishing households.

Local fisher-folk and cooperative societies should engage with fisheries extension programs to adopt best practices, utilize the supplied seeds effectively, and maximize income generation from coastal aquaculture.