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CMFRI launches contactless fish measurement app for scientific surveys
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has unveiled 'Matsya Metri', a digital application that enables researchers to measure fish dimensions without physical contact. The tool aims to streamline biological data collection for fisheries management across India.
LSN India ·
Scientists at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have developed a contactless measurement application designed to enhance the efficiency of fisheries research and assessment programmes. Named 'Matsya Metri', the app represents a technological advance in field data collection methodologies for the Indian fishing industry.
The application has been specifically designed for use by fisheries scientists, academic researchers, and field survey teams who require rapid and systematic collection of biological information. By eliminating the need for direct handling of specimens, the tool addresses practical challenges faced during routine fisheries surveys and assessments.
Matsya Metri supports the broader objectives of fisheries management by enabling faster accumulation of reliable biological data. This capability is expected to improve the evidence base for policy decisions regarding fish stock assessment and sustainable harvest practices across Indian waters.
The development reflects ongoing efforts by India's premier fisheries research institution to modernise data collection infrastructure. The contactless approach also addresses hygiene and welfare concerns associated with conventional measurement techniques in field conditions.