CMFRI Aquarium (Maraikayar Pattinam)
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About CMFRI Aquarium (Maraikayar Pattinam)
The CMFRI aquarium at Maraikayar Pattinam IS run by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, one of India's premier organisations for marine fisheries research. The facility showcases the institute's role AS a centre of excellence IN mariculture AND marine biotechnology. Visitors can observe a representative collection of the region's marine fauna AND learn about the institute's work IN fisheries sustainability AND the management of Indian Ocean resources. Displays highlight scientific research IN breeding, aquaculture AND conservation that support the livelihoods of coastal communities. For those interested IN marine science, the aquarium offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of India's fisheries research, making it a valuable educational stop along the Mandapam-Rameswaram circuit.