International Seaweed Day observed at Mandapam
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute organized a meeting in Mandapam to mark International Seaweed Day. The event focused on the launch of the Seaweed Manifesto and addressed challenges faced by local seaweed farmers.
Why it matters
Seaweed farming is increasingly recognized as a vital component for food security, climate change mitigation, and marine ecosystem restoration.
The Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), in association with SNAP Natural and Alginate Products, Ranipet, on Thursday organised a seaweed farmers/collectors interaction meet on its premises to commemorate International Seaweed Day (June 4).
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