Awareness and Exposure Programme on Ornamental Fish Keeping Organised for School Students

9 July 2025, Goa

ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa organized an Awareness and Exposure Programme on Ornamental Fish Keeping today at Sharada Mandir School, Kadamba, Old Goa as part of the National Fish Farmers Day 2025 celebrations.

The programme aimed to introduce school students to ornamental fisheries, aquatic biodiversity, and responsible fishkeeping.

Experts delivered lecture covering aquarium fish diversity, care, and basic aquarium management including tank fabrication and accessories, followed by a live demonstration and hands-on training on aquarium setup.

An interactive fish quiz, student-scientist interaction, and drawing activity engaged students further. Additionally, ornamental fish farmers from Mapusa and Parra set up a mini-expo displaying various ornamental fishes, aquatic plants, and accessories, offering students practical exposure.

Over 150 participants including students, staff and ornamental fish farmers were present for the event.

(Source: ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)