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Maharashtra: Glistening ‘blue tide’ along Mumbai, Sindhudurg coasts

Bioluminescence has been an annual occurrence along the west coast since 2016 during the months of November and December

Bioluminescence at Devgad beach in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.(Sourced: Sanit Acharekar)
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 10:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent | Edited by Zara Khan

Shark, 15 other fish species along Maharashtra coast under threat: Study

The study’s findings not only highlight the dangers of indiscriminate fishing to the environment, but also to the fishing community that has seen a drop in the volume of their catch.

Bycatch of juvenile hammerhead sharks. The study revealed that juvenile fish were being illegally caught with gill and trawl nets at fishing ports, including at Mumbai.(Photo Credit: Dhanashree Bagade)
Published on Jun 12, 2019 01:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By, Mumbai

‘Overfishing, killing of juvenile fish on rise along Maharashtra coast’

After analysing data collected throughout the year, the CMFRI, Mumbai, has concluded that juvenile fish catch across Maharashtra led to an overall loss exceeding ₹686 crore in 2018. The amount was ₹355 crore for 2017.

To lower juvenile bycatch, Tarun Shridhar, secretary, department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries, issued an advisory in February, directing all coastal states to implement a minimum legal size for catching, landing and trade of fish.(Satish Bate/HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 08, 2019 08:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By

Coastal wetlands get two big protectors

As per the MoU, the institutes aim to identify and demarcate wetlands, and protect them through coastal livelihood programs.

Coastal wetlands get two big protectors(PTI)
Published on Apr 12, 2019 03:54 AM IST
Mumbai | By

Bombay high court: Will coastal road project destroy oyster beds?

Asks Mahasrastra government, Mumbai civic body to respond after report by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Workers conducted soil testing for the coastal road project at Marine Drive in Mumbai on April 5.(Satyabrata Tripathy/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 10, 2019 07:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByKanchan Chaudhari, Mumbai
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