February 9, 2026 2:53 PM
CMFRI breakthrough revives hope for mangrove clam restoration
In a significant boost to efforts aimed at restoring a rapidly declining estuarine resource, the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully achieved induced breeding of the mangrove clam (Geloina erosa) under captive conditions. The scientific breakthrough is expected to mark a major milestone in the development of community-managed estuarine aquaculture models closely integrated with mangrove conservatio...