Annual
scientific session 2016 of the National Aquatic Resource Research and
Development Agency (NARA) was held on Tuesday (29th March) under the
patronage of the Ambassador to the People's Republic of China in Sri
Lanka Yi Xianliang.
The session, themed “Healthier Aquatic
Environment for the Economic Growth” touched a wide range of fields
associated with the fisheries sector.
Ambassador Yi Xianliang addressing the
occasion assured for further technical assistance and funds from the
Chinese government to uplift the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka.
The world sea food consumption remained
at 140.3 millions of metric tons in 2007 and is expected as 186 millions
of metric tons by 2030.
According to the Dr.Rohana Subhasinghe,
the Asian seafood productions have a good demand around the world and,
he as a proposal suggested the sustainable management of the this ocean
resource.
Chaiman of the Nara Dr.Anil Premarathne, Director General B.C.W.Iddamalgoda, and Dr.Thilak Dharmarathne were also participated.
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