ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute to integrate fishing data for strengthening scientific research. Meeting with stakeholders called for collaboration between the scientific and fishing communities to maintain sustainability in the marine fisheries sector. Fishermen representatives suggested a ban on night fishing in coastal waters to curb unscientific and potentially damaging practices. They also raised concerns about sea sand mining, warning that it would exacerbate the crisis in the state’s marine Fisheries sector. They further emphasised the need for stricter controls on vessels from other states and a national-level coordinated system for strengthening regulations. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For confidential. support in the UK, call the helpline on 0800 555 111.
