Sign In
Learn bits
Ecology & Environment
Mahesh

20/05/22 09:03 AM IST

Kufos scientists standardise techniques for artificial breeding of barb fish

In News 
  • A team of scientists at the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) has standardised the techniques for artificial breeding of Olive barbs (Kuruva Paral) and Filament barb (Kalakkodiyan), and have developed brood stocks for Highfin barb (Kooral) and Carnatic carp (Pachilavetti).
Fish Species
  • They are freshwater fish species used to be found widely in the Idamalayar Dam, Bhoothathankettu, and the Kol fields of Thrissur district, Kerala.
  • However, indiscriminate fishing and changes in habitat conditions have brought these species, especially Kuruva Paral, to the brink of extinction.
  • Conservation measures are taken up under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-India High Range Landscape project.
  • The project was launched in January 2020.
  • It aims to help trained aquaculturists among Adivasis to take up farming of these freshwater species.
Source-The Hindu 

    More Related Current Affairs View All

    15 Nov

    Government issues guidelines to curb misleading ads by coaching centres

    'The central Government issued new guidelines aimed at curbing misleading advertisements by coaching institutes, specifically prohibiting false promises such as "100 per cent selec

    Read More

    15 Nov

    Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

    'Every year on November 15th, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated to honor the contributions of these communities, especially in India’s freedom struggle.' 5th November

    Read More

    15 Nov

    Supreme Court’s order on mandatory accessibility standards

    'A bench of the Supreme Court last week ordered the Union government to frame mandatory rules for ensuring the accessibility of public places and services to persons with disabilit

    Read More

    India’s First Ai-Driven Magazine Generator

    Generate Your Custom Current Affairs Magazine using our AI in just 3 steps