Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies and Bio-economy to come up at College of Fisheries
Karnataka's government has approved a ₹60 crore project to establish a Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies and Bio-economy at the College of Fisheries in Mangaluru. This initiative serves as an immediate step toward eventually upgrading the institution into a full-fledged fisheries and oceanography university.
Why it matters
Investing in specialized marine bio-economy research promotes sustainable aquaculture, economic growth, and the development of alternative protein sources and mariculture industries.
Financial Advisor to the Chief Minister L. K. Atheeq said here on Wednesday that the Department of Information Technology and Biotechnology has got the government’s approval to set up a Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies and Bio-economy at the College of Fisheries in Mangaluru at a cost of ₹60 crore.
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