Staff Reporter
Panaji
The three-day Aqua Goa Mega Fish Festival from January 10 will feature six different sessions pertaining to the fisheries sector.
The first day will have two sessions on fisheries education – energies career in fisheries for youth and entrepreneurship in the fisheries sector – innovative fish farming techniques.
The second day will feature two sessions on seafood products and by-products – best management practices in handling of fish and hands-on training of sea food value added products.
The third day will see two sessions on aquaculture and conservation of fish and fisheries resources – protecting endangered marine species and ornamental fisheries-the art
of designing beautiful aquarium.
The Festival will showcase Goa’s rich variety of fish, right from marine and freshwater through
its aquarium gallery which will be open to the general public.
Besides, it will serve as a platform to promote and boost the fishing culture in Goa, especially through seminars, workshop and business to business (B2B) interactions.
The programme has been especially designed to showcase latest techniques and technologies available in fisheries sector which immensely benefit fishermen and general public to tap potential opportunities for enhancing fisheries
production.
The festival will also showcase the rich Goan culture through variety of entertainment programmes including Goan folk dances and food court serving authentic Goan delicacies for engaging the visitors.
