Bay of Bengal Countries Launch Fisheries Research Network (BOB-NOR)
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives jointly launched the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR) on 5 November 2026 in Kochi, Kerala. The initiative aims to strengthen scientific cooperation, promote sustainable fisheries management and address the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.
The network was launched during an international meeting at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), alongside an international symposium on fisheries and remote sensing.
The initiative will bring together marine scientists, oceanographers and fisheries researchers to examine how ocean conditions influence fish populations and their migration patterns.
Researchers will integrate satellite observations, oceanographic surveys and fisheries data to understand the effects of sea surface temperature, salinity, monsoon patterns, ocean currents and marine productivity.
The network is expected to improve scientific advisories for fishing communities, encourage sustainable fishing practices and support regional cooperation in managing shared marine resources.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BOB-NOR full form | Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries |
| Number of founding countries | Four |
| Launch city | Kochi |
| Coordinating body | BOBP-IGO |
| Host research institute | ICAR-CMFRI |
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