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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Marine fish landings in Andhra Pradesh drop by 8 per cent
VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh recorded 1.75 lakh tonnes of marine fish landings in 2024, reflecting an 8% decrease compared to 2023 and a 19% drop from 2022, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) Annual Report 2024. Kakinada district accounted for the largest share of landings at 40%, followed by Visakhapatnam with 22%. The Juvvaladinne fishing harbour in Nellore district, which became operational in June 2024, contributed 3% of the state's major fishing harbour landings. Among species, Indian mackerel recorded the highest landings at 32,490 tonnes, marking a 76% increase from the previous year and the highest in the last ten years. Lesser sardines showed a marginal recovery with a 3% rise, after a sharp decline of 72% in 2023. Other significant pelagic contributors included carangids (7.9%), ribbonfish (7.7%), and clupeids (4.4%). Among demersal resources, the dominant groups were perches (15.9%), followed closely by croakers (14.3%), silverbellies (11.2%), threadfin breams (9.4%), and catfish (5.6%). In the crustacean category, penaeid shrimps dominated landings with 70.8%, while crabs accounted for 26.9% and non-penaeid shrimps made up 1.5%. Molluscan landings were comprised of cuttlefish (56%), squids (35.4%), and octopuses (8.6%). Lower catch in final quarter attributed to heatwaves & cyclonic disturbances Other fishing methods included hook and line and non-motorised gears. Catch rates improved from the previous year, with single-day trawlers recording 83 kg per hour and multiday trawlers 43 kg per hour. Ring seines showed the highest catch per unit at 886 kg, followed by hook and line at 380 kg and gillnets at 156 kg. Non-motorised fishing units recorded 91 kg per unit.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Marine fish landings in Andhra Pradesh decline amid heatwaves & cyclones
Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh recorded 1.75 lakh tonnes of marine fish landings in 2024, marking an 8% decline from 2023 and a 19% drop from 2022. Notably, Indian mackerel was the most landed species in Andhra Pradesh at 32,490 tonnes, a surge of 76% compared to 18,490 tonnes, representing the highest landing in the past decade. Penaeid shrimp secured the second position with 12,320 tonnes landed. Meanwhile, Lesser sardines maintained their third-place ranking, showing a modest 3% recovery after a steep 72% fall in 2023. This trend was mirrored nationwide. India's marine fish landings experienced a marginal decline of 2%, decreasing from 35.3 lakh tonnes in 2023 to 34.5 lakh tonnes in 2024. The overall downturn was driven by reduced landings along the West Coast, whereas the East Coast saw growth. These were some key findings of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute's annual report 2024. Despite the decline in quantity, the value of marine fish landings in Andhra Pradesh was estimated at Rs 3,176 crore, reflecting a slight increase from Rs 3,162 crore in 2023. Similarly, at the retail level, the value of fish landings rose to Rs 4,507 crore from Rs 4,456 crore the previous year. Across India in 2024, marine fish landings were valued at Rs 62,702 crore at landing centres and Rs 90,104 crore at retail centres, registering increases of 4.22% and 8.46%, respectively. Within Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada district contributed the largest share at 40%, followed by Visakhapatnam at 22%. The newly operational Juvvaladinne fishing harbour in Nellore, which commenced operations in June 2024, accounted for 3% of landings among major harbours. According to the CMFRI report, environmental factors played a significant role in the decline of fish landings in Andhra Pradesh, with increased heatwave days and cyclones (Dana in Oct and Fengal in Nov), leading to notable drops in fourth-quarter catches. The rise in heatwave days, coupled with frequent weather disturbances in the Bay of Bengal, exacerbated the impact of these cyclones on both livelihoods and marine productivity. Turning to marketing efficiency, measured as the fishers' share of the consumer's rupee (FSCR), this varied across states for major species. Kerala recorded the highest efficiency at 71.59%, followed closely by Andhra Pradesh at 70.48% and Daman and Diu at 70.05%. In terms of fishing methods, multiday trawlers accounted for the major share of estimated landings in Andhra Pradesh at 47%, followed by motorised gillnetters (20.2%) and motorised ring seiners (19.9%). Other significant contributors included motorised hook and lines and non-motorised gears. Catch rates for single-day trawls reached 83 kg/hour, marking a significant increase from the previous year. Multiday trawls also saw an improved catch rate of 43 kg/hour. The highest catch per unit effort was observed in ring seines (886 kg/unit), followed by motorised hook and lines (380 kg/unit) and motorised gillnets (156 kg/unit). Artisanal (non-motorised) fishing gears had a catch rate of 91 kg/unit. An economic analysis of mechanised multiday trawlers was carried out by CMFRI for the Kakinada and Visakhapatnam harbours. In 2024, the average operating cost of a mechanised multiday trawl net in Kakinada was Rs 1,67,005, with an average gross revenue of Rs 1,91,117. Similarly, at Visakhapatnam, the operating cost was Rs 2,12,968, with average gross revenue amounting to Rs 2,31,669. For motorised single-day trammel nets and ring seines in Srikakulam district, the operating costs were Rs 30,675 and Rs 24,946 per unit respectively, with average gross revenues of Rs 59,242 and Rs 45,658. Non-motorised single-day gillnets in Vizianagaram district had an operating cost of Rs 4,631, generating an average gross revenue of Rs 9,165. It is noteworthy that the capital productivity of single-day fishing using non-motorised gillnets was efficient, with a lower operating ratio of 0.51 compared to other craft-gear combinations. Capital productivity ranged from 0.51 for non-motorised gillnets (single-day fishing) at the Bavanapadu landing centre in Srikakulam district, up to 0.88. Gross value added was highest for non-motorised gillnets operating in Srikakulam district, reaching 99%.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Climate impact: India's marine fish landings dip 2% in 2024
Kochi: Disruptions in climate patterns led to a 2% drop in India's marine fish landings in 2024, with the total catch falling to 3.47 million tonnes (MT) from 3.53 MT in 2023, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Gujarat retained its top position in marine fish landings with 7.54 lakh tonnes (LT), followed by Tamil Nadu at 6.79 LT and Kerala at 6.10 LT. According to the CMFRI report, cyclonic storms such as Dana, Fengal, Remal and Asna severely disrupted fishing activities, contributing to the overall decline. The rising number of heatwave days in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala also hampered fishing operations. While the west coast region suffered an overall decrease in landings, the east coast showed an increasing trend, with exceptions in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Maharashtra registered the highest growth of 47% compared to the previous year, while West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Odisha also saw notable increases of 35%, 20% and 18% respectively. However, states like Karnataka, Goa and Daman & Diu experienced a significant decline in landings. Across the country, Indian mackerel, threadfin breams, oil sardines, ribbonfishes, non-penaeid shrimps and cephalopods recorded a decline in 2024 from the previous year. However, landings of lesser sardines, penaeid shrimps, anchovies and tunnies increased. Meanwhile, Kerala saw a dip of 4% in its overall landings, falling to 6.10 LT in 2024 from 6.33 LT the previous year. The Indian oil sardine was the most landed species in the state, with a catch of 1.49 lakh tonnes -- a 7.6% increase over the previous year. The other major contributors to the catch included Indian mackerel (61,490 tonnes), penaeid shrimp (44,630 tonnes), anchovies (44,440 tonnes) and threadfin breams (33,890 tonnes). The Indian mackerel saw a decline of 16% in landings in the state. The year also saw an unusual fluctuation in oil sardine landings in the state, with very low and high landings recorded in different quarters. A severe scarcity in the first quarter led to prices escalating to Rs 350-400 per kg. However, from September onwards, as landings surged, exceeding one lakh tonne in the last quarter, prices dropped sharply to Rs 20-30 per kg. Compared to 2023, the southern districts of the state (Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam) saw a decline in landings, while northern districts (Malappuram to Kasaragod) registered an increase. The annual marine fish landings were estimated by the fishery resources assessment, economics and extension division of CMFRI through its online data collection system.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
India's marine fish landings drop 2% in 2024: CMFRI
India's marine fish landings stood at 3.47 million tonnes in 2024, marking a slight decline of 2% compared to the 2023 catch, according to the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Gujarat retained its top position in overall fish landings with 7.54 lakh tonnes, followed by Tamil Nadu (6.79 lakh tonnes) and Kerala (6.10 lakh tonnes). The institute's annual marine fish landing estimates showed that Indian mackerel remained the most landed species in the country at 2.63 lakh tonnes, followed by oil sardine at 2.41 lakh tonnes, according to a communication. Species such as Indian mackerel, threadfin breams, oil sardine, ribbonfish, non-penaeid shrimps, and cephalopods recorded a decline in 2024 compared to the previous year, while landings of lesser sardines, penaeid shrimps, anchovies, and tunnies increased. The west coast region experienced an overall decrease in landings, whereas the east coast showed an upward trend, except in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, it said. Maharashtra registered the highest growth at 47% compared to the previous year. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha also recorded notable increases of 35%, 20%, and 18% respectively. However, states such as Karnataka, Goa, and Daman & Diu experienced significant declines in landings. A total of about 2.5 lakh fishing trips were monitored, according to the communication.
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Business Standard
04-08-2025
- General
- Business Standard
India's marine fish landings drop 2% to 3.47 million tonnes in 2024
India's marine fish landings dropped by 2% in 2024, with Kerala witnessing a 4% fall. Gujarat remained the largest producer, while disruptions from cyclones and heatwaves affected fishing activities Sanjeeb Mukherjee Agencies New Delhi India's marine fish landings have marginally dropped by 2% to 3.47 million tonnes in 2024 compared to the previous year, with Gujarat retaining its foremost position as the country's leading producer of marine fisheries at 0.75 million tonnes, data released by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) showed. Tamil Nadu was the second-largest state in terms of marine fisheries production at 0.67 million tonnes, and Kerala ranked third at 0.61 million tonnes. In marine fisheries, catch and landings are distinct terminologies. 'Catch' refers to all marine organisms removed from the water during fishing operations, including fish that are discarded or not sold, while landings refer to the portion of the catch that is actually brought ashore and received by the harvester, regardless of whether it's subsequently discarded or sold. CMFRI's annual marine fish landing estimates showed that Indian mackerel remained the most landed resource in the country at 0.26 million tonnes, followed by oil sardine at 0.24 million tonnes. The Fishery Resources Assessment, Economics and Extension Division of the CMFRI estimated the annual marine fish landings of the country through its online data collection system. Across India, species such as Indian mackerel, threadfin breams, oil sardine, ribbonfishes, non-penaeid shrimps, and cephalopods recorded a decline in 2024 compared to the previous year, while landings of lesser sardines, penaeid shrimps, anchovies, and tunnies increased. While the west coast region suffered an overall decrease in landings, the east coast showed an increasing trend, with exceptions in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Maharashtra registered the highest growth of 47% in marine fisheries landings compared to the previous year. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha also saw notable increases of 35%, 20%, and 18%, respectively, an official statement by CMFRI showed. However, states like Karnataka, Goa, and Daman & Diu experienced significant declines in landings. The statement further said that, in total, around 2.5 lakh fishing trips were monitored to arrive at the data. Mechanised crafts or boats reported an average catch of 2,959 kg per trip, motorised crafts managed 174 kg per trip, and non-motorised vessels recorded a modest 41 kg per trip. The CMFRI report pointed out that cyclonic storms such as Dana, Fengal, Remal, and Asna significantly impacted fishing activities, contributing to the overall decline. Increased heatwave days in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala further disrupted fishing operations. One of the major marine fisheries-producing states, Kerala, recorded a marginal decrease of 4% in marine fish catch in 2024 compared to the previous year, totalling landings of 0.61 million tonnes. Indian oil sardine topped the list of most caught species in the state with 0.14 million tonnes, registering a slight increase of 7.6%. Indian mackerel (61,490 tonnes), penaeid shrimp (44,630 tonnes), anchovies (44,440 tonnes), and threadfin breams (33,890 tonnes) were the other major contributors to Kerala's total marine catch. Indian mackerel saw a decline of 16% in landings. The year witnessed very low landings and higher landings of oil sardine in different quarters. The statement said that 2024 also saw an unusual fluctuation in oil sardine landings in Kerala. A severe scarcity in the first quarter led to prices escalating to Rs 350-400 per kg. However, from September onwards, as landings surged, exceeding one lakh tonnes in the last quarter, prices dropped sharply to Rs 20-30 per kg.
