Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute - [CMFRI]

Central Marine fisheries Research institute, is a marine fisheries research institute located at Kochi, India. The institute has grown significantly in its size, stature and research infrastructure. After all its efforts and dedicated work, now the institution enjoys the status of a premier research organization which is comparable to any other institution in the developed countries.

With the fast changing marine fisheries scenario , the institute over the years has tuned its mandate in consonance with the needs of the time. Facts and Figures Establishment Year 1947 Established by Government of India Director of CMFRI Dr. A.Gopalakrishnan Affliation by Ministry of Agriculture Member of Indian Council of Agriculture Research Recognisation Designated National Repository by Government of India in consultaion with National Biodiversity authority, under Biological Diversity act, 2002 Research papers published by CMFRI 6000+ Library 60,000+ books and periodicals 400+ scientific journals 80+