TNPSC Thervupettagam

Clownfish hatchery

March 12 , 2019 1879 days 734 0
  • National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) has launched a new project in coastal Maharashtra which aims to train villagers in the clownfish trade.
  • Clownfish or anemonefish are most widely used in aquariums. These fishes form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones.
  • This clownfish hatchery, the first of its kind is to be set up in Mumbai.
  • It will help the villagers set up a clownfish trade business.
  • Clownfish were also brought from Tamil Nadu, Andaman Islands, and Lakshadweep.

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