{"id":142809,"date":"2024-11-14T19:45:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T14:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=142809"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T09:56:14","slug":"sea-ranching-and-artificial-reef-project","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/sea-ranching-and-artificial-reef-project","title":{"rendered":"Sea Ranching and Artificial Reef Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a recent effort to bolster marine resources and foster sustainable fishing practices, twenty-thousand <\/span><b>pompano (Trachinotus blochii)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fingerlings were released off the coast of <\/span><b>Vizhinjam, Kerala<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of an artificial reef and sea ranching project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Sea Ranching and Artificial Reef Project<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Objective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The primary goal is to restore fishery resources and support sustainable fishing through fingerling release.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project involves releasing<\/span><b> one million pompano and cobia fingerlings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at ten designated locations along the Thiruvananthapuram coastline as a follow up to the <\/span><b>Artificial Reef Project.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The initial batch of 20,000 pompano fingerlings was released approximately 1.5 nautical miles off Vizhinjam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally,<\/span><b> artificial reef modules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> funded under the <\/span><b>Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been deployed acros<\/span><b>s 42 sites in 33 fishing villages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the district.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Funding and\u00a0 Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supported by the <\/span><b>National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the<\/span><b> \u20b93-crore project <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">received approval in March and is managed by the State Fisheries Department with fingerlings cultivated at the<\/span><b> Ayiramthengu Fish Farm.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Sea Ranching<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea Ranching\/ Ocean Ranching is releasing fingerlings raised in controlled environments to replenish oceanic and lacustrine ecosystems, supporting long-term resource availability for fishing communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sea ranching is a government-led approach, focused on restoring fish populations and promoting marine sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Species Cultivated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Varied species, including <\/span><b>oysters, mussels, carp, trout, and tilapia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are grown in hatcheries and released into natural waters, allowing them to mature in their native habitats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology Used:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modern ocean ranching relies on sophisticated breeding, rearing, and release technologies developed since the 1970s. These innovations help optimize species survival and integration into the wild.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benefits:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Economic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Replenishes fish stocks, aiding the fishing industry and local economies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Social:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides sustainable income sources for fishing communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Ecological:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supports environmental protection and ecosystem regeneration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Artificial Reefs<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Definition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Artificial reefs are <\/span><b>human-made structures placed in aquatic environments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve ecological conditions,<\/span><b> providing habitats for marine species <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and enhancing fishery productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Uses:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Restoration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helps restore ecosystems, including coral reefs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Fish Production:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increases fish stocks for small-scale fishers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Wave Protection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helps mitigate coastal erosion by absorbing wave energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Habitat Creation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides food, shelter, and breeding grounds for marine species.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Recreational Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supports eco-tourism, snorkeling, and recreational fisheries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Bottom Trawling Restriction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Deters harmful bottom trawling near shorelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Materials:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reefs are constructed using durable materials like concrete, steel, and purpose-built modules in diverse shapes, such as triangular or floral designs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Examples:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>CMFRI Project (India):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aids fish availability while reducing costs for small-scale fishers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Dubai Reefs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Utilizes 3D printing to build an extensive artificial reef network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Pearl of Dubai:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Features an artistic, city-themed reef near Dubai\u2019s coast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Significance of the Initiative<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This combined sea ranching and artificial reef initiative not only supports marine biodiversity but also enhances local fisheries by increasing fish stocks and establishing stable marine habitats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project aligns with the government\u2019s sustainable development goals, safeguarding marine life and empowering coastal communities through sustainable fishing practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books\/upsc-modules?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+Modules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC Modules From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Silver Pompano<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142814 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/145-67360258ec77a.webp\" alt=\"Artificial Reef Project\" width=\"395\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/145-67360258ec77a.webp 413w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/145-67360258ec77a-300x216.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overview:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The silver pompano, a tropical species also known as the snubnose pompano, is valued for mariculture due to its adaptability and market demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Appearance and Habitat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Characterised by its torpedo-shaped body, the silver pompano inhabits the<\/span><b> warm waters (25-29\u00b0C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Indo-Pacific, particularly around coral and rocky reefs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic Value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This high-value species fetches \u20b9300\u2013\u20b9400 per kg in India, supporting local fishers and fish markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Harvesting Practices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Typically caught with drag nets, pompano are immediately chilled to maintain freshness, ensuring quality for the 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