Kochi, Feb. 2 -- India's research and developmental efforts to unlock the potential of untapped deep-sea resources have attracted public attention at the ongoing Fish Fest (Matsya Mela) at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
Deep-sea fisheries, spanning depths of 200-2000 meters, have significant potential for commercial exploitation. Mesopelagic resources (200-1000 meters), including myctophids, are among the world's most abundant yet largely unexploited fish resources.
With the increasing demand for marine fish due to their nutritional value and industrial applications, a collaborative research effort is in progress under the leadership of CMFRI to explore these resources to ensure sustainability.
The Centra...