Juvenile of the whale shark, Rlwicodon typos Smith, the largest living fish (18 m

TL) in the oceans and a species under

threat included in the IUCN Red List

(2000) was entangled in the gill net set

for sardines by about 0600 hrs on 26

December at Vizhinjam fish landing

centre

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E. bleekeri, E. coioides, E. tauvina and E. malabaricus) was ratified. The species-diagnostic DNA markers developed would be helpful in identifying grouper species in commercial catches and culture sys-tems. Size improvement in cultured pearls achieved Pearl p roduc t ion us ing larger nucleus (4-6 mm) has been attempted along the west coast (Port Kollam) and more than eighty 7-8 mm pearls were produced in Pincladafucata for the first time. Seed production of mud crab achieved Captive breeding and small scale seed production of Scylla tranquebarica have been achieved. Experiments to improve survival are progressing. Success in captive spawning of groupers Natural spawning of g roupers Epinephelus meirn. E. polyphekadion and £. tauvina was achieved under hatchery condition at the Mandapam Regional Centre of the Institute. About 3 lakhs larvae of E. merra and E. polyphekadion which hatched were | Training for practicing farmers and rural youth Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the Institute at Narakkal imparted training to 1,678 participants by conducting 81 training courses. The number of courses and beneficiaries are as follows : Fisheries: 16 - 332; Agriculture: 21 - 424; Home Science: 44 - 922. KVK organised 22 collaborative train-ing courses for the cultivation of jasmine (4). mushroom (2). vegetables (2) and vanilla (1) in association with Krishi Bhavans at Eloor. Malippuram and Edavanakkad and for the cultivation of medicinal plant (1) with Tapovanam, for food preservation (7) including prepara-tion of shrimp and fish pickles and in the preparation of cleaning powder (5) with the Grama Panchayats of Kuzhuppilly. Elankunnapuzha and Vypeen Blocks. In the demonstration programmes on (i) Improved traditional shrimp farm-ing system (ii) Performance of tissue culture banana under rain fed condi-reared upto a period of 20 and 10 days respectively. Unusual landing of pearl oyster Dozens of boats engaged in bottom set gill net fishing (Chinki valai) brought pearl oysters (Pinctada fucata) number ing 200-5.000 on each occa-sion when they fished at 10-15 F depth in the vicinity of pearl banks at Tuticorin and Tharuvaikulam landing centres . Unusual landing of oil sardine Following an all time peak abundance of oil sardine in the year 2000 along Kerala coast (3.67 lakh tonnes), juve-niles (80-120 mm) have been constitut-ing a regular fishery by ring seines since July 2002. Juvenile fishes entering Cochin backwaters are caught by cast nets and dip nets. The glut situation has resulted in price reduction and a major part of the catch is beach dried. The dried product is regularly transported to Andhra Pradesh for converting to poultry feed and fish meal. Smallest whale shark recorded Juvenile of the whale shark, Rlwicodon tion and (iii) Integrated nutrient man-agement in coconut trees, the following interventions were made: supply of (i) Penaeus monodon seeds, (ii) tissue cul-ture banana seedlings and (iii) fertilizer. A de-worming campaign for poultry was arranged in the coastal village of Narakkal on 27 July for 180 birds belonging to 20 households. Training for fisherfolk Molluscan Fisheries Division con-ducted two training programmes spon-sored by the M.S. Swaminathan Re-search Foundation on the important aspects of Marine Pearl Culture through lecture and practical sessions. 30 fisherfolk of Mundalmunai village, Pamban and 16 villagers of Ramanatha-puram District participated in the trainings held at the Mandapam Re-gional Centre of the Institute during 5-12 July and 18-24 December respectively. SEETT Division of CMFRI and KVK. Narakkal organised a Demonstration -Juveni le whale sha rk Rhincodon typus Smith caught a t Vizhinjam typos Smith, the largest living fish (18 m TL) in the oceans and a species under threat included in the IUCN Red List (2000) was entangled in the gill net set for sardines by about 0600 hrs on 26 December at Vizhinjam fish landing centre. Attempts were made at the Vizhinjam Research Centre of the Insti-tute to save the smallest of the whale shark hitherto caught from Indian wa-ters but the fish could be kept alive only for 13 hours. IVLP - paving the path to prosperity Under the Institute Village Link Programme implemented with technical guidance from the Institute at Elan-kunnapuzha village of Vypeen Island, Kochi, a rich harvest of mullet [Mugil cephalus) and milk fish (Chanos chanos] reaped a net profit of Rs. 4 ,43 ,352 /ha . cum - Training Campaign on Aqua farming for 38 females and 4 males of Kudumbasree units from 21 to 26 November at Panambukad. Subject spe-cialists imparted training on farming of shrimp, crab and fish, culture of orna-mental fish, preparation of shrimp feed and value added products from shrimp and fish. Classes were conducted on women empowerment through self help groups, credit and saving schemes for fisherfolk, sustainable development and women participation. Trainings for nominated Government and non-Government officials Six short-term courses were organised by the Trainer's Training Centre of the Institute on the following topics: Ornamental fish culture Three courses of 6 days duration for 39 entrepreneurs in the breeding, rearing and management practices. TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY 3 E. bleekeri, E. coioides, E. tauvina and E. malabaricus) was ratified. The species-diagnostic DNA markers developed would be helpful in identifying grouper species in commercial catches and culture sys-tems. Size improvement in cultured pearls achieved Pearl p roduc t ion us ing larger nucleus (4-6 mm) has been attempted along the west coast (Port Kollam) and more than eighty 7-8 mm pearls were produced in Pincladafucata for the first time. Seed production of mud crab achieved Captive breeding and small scale seed production of Scylla tranquebarica have been achieved. Experiments to improve survival are progressing. Success in captive spawning of groupers Natural spawning of g roupers Epinephelus meirn. E. polyphekadion and £. tauvina was achieved under hatchery condition at the Mandapam Regional Centre of the Institute. About 3 lakhs larvae of E. merra and E. polyphekadion which hatched were | Training for practicing farmers and rural youth Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the Institute at Narakkal imparted training to 1,678 participants by conducting 81 training courses. The number of courses and beneficiaries are as follows : Fisheries: 16 - 332; Agriculture: 21 - 424; Home Science: 44 - 922. KVK organised 22 collaborative train-ing courses for the cultivation of jasmine (4). mushroom (2). vegetables (2) and vanilla (1) in association with Krishi Bhavans at Eloor. Malippuram and Edavanakkad and for the cultivation of medicinal plant (1) with Tapovanam, for food preservation (7) including prepara-tion of shrimp and fish pickles and in the preparation of cleaning powder (5) with the Grama Panchayats of Kuzhuppilly. Elankunnapuzha and Vypeen Blocks. In the demonstration programmes on (i) Improved traditional shrimp farm-ing system (ii) Performance of tissue culture banana under rain fed condi-reared upto a period of 20 and 10 days respectively. Unusual landing of pearl oyster Dozens of boats engaged in bottom set gill net fishing (Chinki valai) brought pearl oysters (Pinctada fucata) number ing 200-5.000 on each occa-sion when they fished at 10-15 F depth in the vicinity of pearl banks at Tuticorin and Tharuvaikulam landing centres . Unusual landing of oil sardine Following an all time peak abundance of oil sardine in the year 2000 along Kerala coast (3.67 lakh tonnes), juve-niles (80-120 mm) have been constitut-ing a regular fishery by ring seines since July 2002. Juvenile fishes entering Cochin backwaters are caught by cast nets and dip nets. The glut situation has resulted in price reduction and a major part of the catch is beach dried. The dried product is regularly transported to Andhra Pradesh for converting to poultry feed and fish meal. Smallest whale shark recorded Juvenile of the whale shark, Rlwicodon tion and (iii) Integrated nutrient man-agement in coconut trees, the following interventions were made: supply of (i) Penaeus monodon seeds, (ii) tissue cul-ture banana seedlings and (iii) fertilizer. A de-worming campaign for poultry was arranged in the coastal village of Narakkal on 27 July for 180 birds belonging to 20 households. Training for fisherfolk Molluscan Fisheries Division con-ducted two training programmes spon-sored by the M.S. Swaminathan Re-search Foundation on the important aspects of Marine Pearl Culture through lecture and practical sessions. 30 fisherfolk of Mundalmunai village, Pamban and 16 villagers of Ramanatha-puram District participated in the trainings held at the Mandapam Re-gional Centre of the Institute during 5-12 July and 18-24 December respectively. SEETT Division of CMFRI and KVK. Narakkal organised a Demonstration -Juveni le whale sha rk Rhincodon typus Smith caught a t Vizhinjam typos Smith, the largest living fish (18 m TL) in the oceans and a species under threat included in the IUCN Red List (2000) was entangled in the gill net set for sardines by about 0600 hrs on 26 December at Vizhinjam fish landing centre. Attempts were made at the Vizhinjam Research Centre of the Insti-tute to save the smallest of the whale shark hitherto caught from Indian wa-ters but the fish could be kept alive only for 13 hours. IVLP - paving the path to prosperity Under the Institute Village Link Programme implemented with technical guidance from the Institute at Elan-kunnapuzha village of Vypeen Island, Kochi, a rich harvest of mullet [Mugil cephalus) and milk fish (Chanos chanos] reaped a net profit of Rs. 4 ,43 ,352 /ha . cum - Training Campaign on Aqua farming for 38 females and 4 males of Kudumbasree units from 21 to 26 November at Panambukad. Subject spe-cialists imparted training on farming of shrimp, crab and fish, culture of orna-mental fish, preparation of shrimp feed and value added products from shrimp and fish. Classes were conducted on women empowerment through self help groups, credit and saving schemes for fisherfolk, sustainable development and women participation. Trainings for nominated Government and non-Government officials Six short-term courses were organised by the Trainer's Training Centre of the Institute on the following topics: Ornamental fish culture Three courses of 6 days duration for 39 entrepreneurs in the breeding, rearing and management practices. TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY 3 

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