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Ornamental Fish Aquaculture
- 03 Mar 2023
On March 3, 2023, a program was launched to provide extensive training to 82 individuals residing on Agatti island, with a notable emphasis on training 77 women participants, to cultivate ornamental fish which are typically only used for aesthetic purposes rather than as a source of food.
Agatti Island is a 7.6 km long island, situated on a coral atoll called Agatti atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India.
- The program was supported by the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR).
- By forming these groups, the islanders may be able to generate income through the sale of ornamental fish, which could potentially benefit the local economy.
- To further increase their income, the groups were also provided with captive-raised clownfish seeds for rearing.
- The groups are expected to raise the clownfish until they reach a marketable size, at which point they can sell them for profit.
- The addition of the clownfish to their aquaculture activities may help the women generate even more income than before.
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