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About us
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The Central Marine Fisheries
Research Institute established by the Government of India under the Ministry
of Agriculture in 1947 became a member of the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) family in 1967. The headquarters
was shifted from Mandapam Camp to Cochin in 1971. Over the period, the Institute has grown significantly in its size, stature & research infrastructure. Now, it enjoys the status of a premier research organisation comparable to any similar institution in the developed countries. |
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Marine Fisheries Research Institute Post Box No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi-682 018. Phone: (Per): 2394798, (Resi): 2382972, 2367053 (Off): 2394867, 2394357, 2394794, 2394312, 2390191, 2394268, 2394795, 2394750, 2394296, 2391407, 2394818. Telegram : CADALMIN, Ernakulam Telex : 885-6435 MFRI IN Fax : 0091-0484-2394909 E-mail : mdcmfri@md2.vsnl.net.in |
With the fast changing marine fisheries scenario and emergence of mariculture as a viable proposition for enhancing the production , the Institute over the years has tuned its mandate in consonance with the needs of the time. |
 Director Prof(Dr). MJ Modayil |
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Mandate
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To monitor the exploited and assess the under-exploited marine fisheries resources of the Exclusive Economic Zone. |
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To understand the fluctuations in abundance of marine fisheries resources in relation to change in the environment. |
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To develop suitable mariculture technologies for finfish, shellfish and other culturable organisms in open seas to supplement capture fishery production. |
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To act as a repository of information on marine fishery resources with a systematic database. |
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To conduct transfer of technology, post graduate and specialized training, education and extension education programmes. |
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To provide consultancy services. |
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Education
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The Institute organises M.F.Sc. And Ph.D programmes under the Post Graduate Programme in Mariculture under affiliation to the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, a Deemed University under the ICAR. The teaching programme is carried out by the scientists of the Institute. |
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Training Programmes
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Training in fisheries, mariculture, animal husbandry and related subjects is givenn to fishers, fish farmers, agricultural farmers and farm women by the Krishi Vigyann Kendra (KVK). Training to officials of the State Government, Banks, Societies and other agencies interested in fisheries research, education and development on the same topics is given by the Trainer's Training Centre(TTC). |
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Library and Documentation
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Computer Centre
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