World Fisheries Day on November 21

World Fisheries Day on November 21

Ready for fishing after the trawl ban period

Trawl boats ready for fishing after the trawl ban period (A view from Thoppumpady bridge, Cochin)

Dolphin near Fortcochin Beach

On the way to Arabian Sea for fishing

Fishing in the morning, Scenic Beauty

A view from the Aroor bridge

Behaviour of a fish shoal in the Arabian Sea

Behaviour of a fish shoal in the Arabian Sea off Cochin

Kerala Fisheries

Kerala Fisheries

Malayalam name of Myctophids is "Mata"

Myctophids are called “Mata” in Kerala. Name is derived from the latin word Marisela – “from the sea” and Asta – “bright as a star”. Myctophids or lantern fishes are among the most abundant group of mesopelagic fishes in the World oceans. Myctophids are also known as lantern fishes after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence or light producing cells. In Kerala, the local name of myctophids were not uniform everywhere. Considering its unique characteristics, the name "Mata" seems to be well suited.

Vacancy of One Service Technologist in Fishery Survey of India called by UPSC

One Service Technologist in Fishery Survey of India, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture called by UPSC. Qualifications : Essential : A. Educational : At least 2nd Class Master’s Degree in Zoology or degree in Fisheries Science of a recognized University or equivalent. OR Diploma in Fisheries Science from the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai or equivalent. B. Experience : Three years’ experience in handling / servicing life saving appliances and fishing gear technology. Desirable : Experience on board fishing vessels in handling life saving appliances. Duties : Incharge of Life Raft Servicing Centre and responsible to make necessary arrangements for servicing of Life Rafts and HRU. Procurement of materials. Timely completion of activities of ILR centre and correspondence with the parties and sister organizations. Coordination with Mercantile Marine Department and Indian Register of Shipping for inspection of Life Rafts. Responsible to conduct the annual audit as per the ISO guidelines. HQ : Cochin, Kerala.