Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade Agro Spectrum dated 14th July 2025

CMFRI, Library (2025) Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade Agro Spectrum dated 14th July 2025. Agro Spectrum.

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Experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade. An interactive workshop and panel discussion, organised by ICAR-CMFRI, highlighted the importance of collaboration among various agencies to ensure the conservation of protected species in the wake of India’s recent expansion of the list of sharks and rays protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The experts who attended the meeting felt the need to identify gaps in monitoring and enforcement. Habitat mapping, public awareness campaigns, gear modification, demarcation of conserved areas, AI-supported shark recognition devices, and an identification manual were proposed in the workshop.

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