CMFRI’s Open House Exhibition Showcases Marine Wonders on 77th Foundation Day

by Fishery News

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) celebrated its 77th Foundation Day with an open house exhibition, offering a captivating display of marine biodiversity. Visitors, predominantly students, were treated to an array of marine marvels, including giant fish such as the humpead wrasse and whale shark, along with precious pearls.

The event, held at CMFRI’s premises, opened its doors to the public, granting access to the museum, laboratories, marine aquarium, library, hatcheries, and agricultural technology centre. One of the highlights of the exhibition was an interactive display board featuring 3D marine species models complemented by scientific information, which garnered significant attention and appreciation from visitors.

A notable aspect of the exhibition was the distribution of illustrated badges promoting marine resource conservation, including species at risk of extinction. Students eagerly participated in this initiative, wearing the badges as part of a new awareness campaign.

Throughout the laboratories, visitors were treated to a diverse array of fish species, including hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, and various shellfish. Additionally, the exhibition showcased finfish and shellfish resources such as flying fish, dolphin fish, rare shark species, giant tiger shrimps, and oversized crabs.

Attendees were also captivated by displays of marine ornamental varieties, pearls, pearl oysters, squid jigs, different varieties of mangroves, seaweeds, corals, and even earrings crafted from fish otoliths.

Furthermore, the exhibition featured demonstrations of cage fish farming, integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems (IMTA), and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Visitors had the opportunity to learn about ongoing research on marine species genetics and explore laboratories specializing in molecular biology, bio-prospecting, cell culture, fishery biology, environmental research, climate change, and ocean acidification.

CMFRI’s open house exhibition provided an educational and immersive experience, shedding light on the fascinating world of marine life and highlighting the institute’s commitment to research, conservation, and public outreach.

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