आईसीएआर–सीसीएआरआई, गोवा द्वारा जलीय कृषि-पर्यावरण पर्यटन एवं गोवा में आक्रामक मछली प्रजातियों के प्रति जागरूकता पर कार्यशाला आयोजित
Awareness Programme on Invasive Fish Species Management in Goa
ICAR–CCARI, Goa, in association with the Division of Aquaculture, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, organized an Awareness Programme on “Invasive Fish Species Management in Goa” on 19 October 2026 under the Goa State Research Foundation (GSRF)-funded IRIS-LD research project. The programme was attended by 20 Ph.D. research scholars in Aquaculture, comprising 12 male and 8 female participants from CIFE, Mumbai. The programme focused on ecosystem-based fisheries management, the ecological impacts of invasive fish species & their management and the conservation of indigenous freshwater fish diversity in Goa. Dr. Sreekanth GB, Senior Scientist (Fisheries), discussed the status, introduction pathways, ecological consequences and management strategies of invasive fishes, emphasizing early detection, public awareness and stakeholder participation. Shri. Trivesh Mayekar, Scientist (Fish Genetics and Breeding), highlighted indigenous fish breeding and conservation approaches for coastal ecosystems. A practical demonstration featuring live specimens of invasive and exotic fishes, including Pangasionodon hypophthalmus, Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus, along with selected ornamental and indigenous freshwater fishes, facilitated comparative identification. Participants were encouraged to pursue doctoral research on the ecological impacts of invasive fishes, integrated management strategies, aquaculture biosecurity and early detection, population dynamics and reproductive biology, and sustainable utilization and value addition of harvested invasive fish biomass. The participants appreciated the initiative and expressed interest in undertaking research with appropriate technical guidance. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Sreekanth, Shri Trivesh Mayekar and Mr. Aaron Vales, Young Professional-I, ICAR–CCARI.