El Niño likely to hit oil sardine stocks in 2027, says CMFRI
The Central Marine Research Institute (CMFRI) warns that El Niño-induced marine heatwaves may significantly reduce Indian oil sardine stocks by 2027. The institute plans to issue advisories to help fish farmers mitigate the impact of rising sea temperatures and salinity fluctuations.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing threat of climate change to food security and the livelihoods of coastal communities dependent on the fishing industry.
El Niño, a global climate phenomenon, is likely to trigger immense marine heatwaves, leading to a significant decline in Indian oil sardine availability next year, according to the Central Marine Research Institute (CMFRI).
The article reports on scientific projections and institutional warnings without political framing or emotive language.
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