Chennai, Dec. 2 -- With marine capture fisheries stagnating across Asia, countries are rapidly shifting towards aquaculture,according to preliminary findings of a regional study of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO).
The study showed that India recorded one of the fastest expansions in inland aquaculture, with production rising 167%, from 1.5 million tonnes in 2014 to nearly 4 million tonnes in 2023.
Asia continues to contribute over 70% of global fish production, driven increasingly by farmed fish.
The study was presented during the opening day of a three-day high-level regional workshop on Tuesday in Chennai, which brought together delegations from 12 countries.
The meet, focused on strengthening su...