| About
us |
| 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. 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. |
Dr. N.G.K. Pillai Director |
CMFRI - Headquarters |
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Post Box No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O., Kochi-682 018. Phone: (Resi): 2533111 (Off): 2394357, 2391407, 2394867, 2394312, 2397569, 2394268, 2394750, 2394296. Telegram : CADALMIN, Ernakulam Fax : 0091-0484-2394909 E-mail : mdcmfri@md2.vsnl.net.in |
| MANDATE | ||
| To undertake basic, strategic and applied research in marine fisheries and mariculture. | ||
| To monitor and assess the fisheries resources of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and to understand the stock and its dynamics in relation to environment and human interventions | ||
| To develop and commercialize hatchery and production system technologies for finfish, shellfish and other commercial marine organisms in coastal and open seas. | ||
| To build up database on marine biodiversity, carry out research on fragile marine ecosystems for their conservation and restoration | ||
| To undertake research on utilization of potentially beneficial marine organisms | ||
| To act as a repository of information on marine fishery resources with a systematic and analytical database for policy interventions and to carry out research on social and economic costs and benefits of marine fisheries | ||
| To conduct front line demonstrations and training to develop human resources for R&D in capture fisheries, mariculture. | ||
| To create awareness and provide training and consultancy services. | ||
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