National Workshop on Marine Mammal Conservation Concludes in Mumbai with Draft 2027–2032 Action Plan

The National Workshop on “Marine Mammal Conservation: Science, Fisheries & Community Action,” hosted by the Fishery Survey of India in Mumbai, concluded with the presentation of draft recommendations for India’s 2027–2032 Marine Mammal Science and Conservation roadmap. Discussions focused on bycatch mitigation using Bycatch Reduction Devices and gear modifications, citizen science tools like the Jalchar application for reporting marine megafauna, rapid rescue interventions, and institutional synergy to protect marine biodiversity within India's Exclusive Economic Zone.