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25 August 2026

INCOIS advisory for fishermen

The topic highlights the application of machine learning and satellite technology in the fisheries sector, serving as a relevant example of e-technology and scientific advancement in primary industries.

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  • INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services) launched the Hilsa Fishery Advisory (HiFA) to assist fishermen in locating favourable fishing grounds.
  • HiFA utilizes machine learning algorithms to provide a three-day outlook on Hilsa availability, categorised into five levels: very low, low, medium, high, and very high.
  • The advisory integrates satellite observations, numerical ocean models, and fisheries science to identify potential fishing zones.
  • Hilsa migration and aggregation are influenced by environmental factors such as salinity gradients and productivity caused by monsoon rainfall and river discharge into the Bay of Bengal.
  • Ocean currents play a critical role in shaping pathways for Hilsa movement between marine and estuarine ecosystems.
  • On August 11, fishermen near Digha, West Bengal, recorded a haul of 30-40 tonnes of Hilsa, validating the predictive accuracy of the HiFA system.
  • Data-driven advisories help reduce fuel consumption and time spent searching for fish by providing actionable information based on environmental signals.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of data-driven fisheries advisories in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the marine fishing sector in India. 150 words
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  2. Explain how satellite observations and ocean modelling contribute to the development of species-specific fishery advisories. How do such technological interventions support the livelihoods of coastal fishing communities in the context of changing oceanic conditions? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Hilsa Fishery Advisory (HiFA) system, recently in the news, is developed by which of the following organisations?

  2. Which of the following environmental factors significantly influence the migration and aggregation of Hilsa fish in the Bay of Bengal?

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