KOCHI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a project to develop lab-grown fish meat to address the growing demand for seafood in the country. The project aims to make strides in the field of cultured marine fish meat and thereby reduce excessive pressure on wild resources. Cultivated fish meat or lab-grown fish meat is produced by isolating specific cells from the fish and growing it in the laboratory using animal component-free media. In the initial phase, the institute will develop cell-based meat of high-value marine species such as kingfish, pomfret and seer fish. According to the MoU, the CMFRI will carry out research on early cell line development of high-value marine fish species.

Source: Indian Express January 29, 2024 14:25 UTC