- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has offered its expertise to address the impact of climate change on India’s aquaculture and fishing communities.
- Climate change is expected to reduce ocean productivity and alter fish catch composition, necessitating adaptive measures.
- Oceans will produce less fish.
- Changes in the composition of fish catches will require adjustments in fishing practices and market preferences.
- FAO’s Recommendations:
- Support micro, small, and medium players in the “blue economy.”
- Adopt sustainable practices, including:
- Changing fishing gear to adapt to new fish varieties.
- Promoting the marketing of alternative fish breeds to diversify consumer choices.
- Potential of Aquaculture in India: India’s aquaculture sector is growing faster than the global average. Emphasis on ensuring sustainability and equity in its growth.
- FAO underscores the need for policy measures and systems to sustain the sector amid evolving challenges.
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