He said the marine fishery wealth was decreasing, and indigenous aquatic species in inland water bodies in the State were gradually disappearing.
The livelihood of fisherfolk residing in the coastal areas was under threat and the fisheries department would formulate effective strategies to tackle the issues, he said.
He also said that the Fisheries Department would utilize the technologies and scientific support extended by KUFOS. Developing diversified aquaculture practices to increase inland fishery production was another area the government would turn its attention to.
Farmer-friendly farming practices and low-cost feeds would be developed to attract people to fish farming, he added.
Vice-chancellor of the university B. Madhusoodana Kurup presided over the function. He said the research activities under various research centres at the university would be strengthened with the establishment of the new complex.
The Minister said the Fisheries Department would utilize the technologies and scientific support extended by KUFOS

Source : The Hindu