CMFRI says 91.1% of assessed Indian marine fish stocks are sustainable

ICAR-CMFRI said 91.1% of 135 assessed marine fish stocks are sustainable, while trawl-based landings showed no significant decline from 2021 to 2025—supporting a stable supply outlook for seafood retailers and foodservice buyers.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 12:28 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

CMFRI said 91.1% of assessed Indian marine fish stocks are sustainable and trawl landings were stable in 2021-25, supporting seafood supply outlook. The government reiterated state-led trawler controls and PMMSY measures to protect coastal ecosystems and fishers.

Why this matters

No prior related ICAR-CMFRI signals are available. The assessment establishes a baseline for tracking marine-stock sustainability and trawl-landing stability relevant to seafood retail and foodservice supply.

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