Kochi, Feb. 3 -- Display of a massive skeleton of Bryde's whale became a centre of attraction for large crowds at the open house held at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Monday as part of its 78th Foundation Day celebrations.
The event also offered a fascinating glimpse into the wonders of marine life, with conservation efforts of marine mammals and other endangered species getting particular attention.
The exhibition turned out to be a powerful visual aid to create public awareness of whale standings and CMFRI's ongoing research works on stock assessment of marine mammals in Indian waters.
Aimed at conveying the message of conservation, illustrated stickers of 19 protected species such a whale shark, Humphea...