India to Develop E-Observer System for Remote Monitoring of Fishing, Says Union Fisheries Secretary
Union Fisheries Secretary Abhilaksh Likhi on Monday said the central government will soon come up with an onboard electronic observer system for remote monitoring and recording of marine fish catch.
This is aimed at providing accurate scientific data for stock assessment and management by monitoring fishing operations across various vessel types, he said.
Likhi highlighted India’s efforts to strengthen its fisheries data management system while inaugurating a five-day global workshop on species identification organized by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) and...
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