ABOUT US

Arabian Sea Fisheries Management Coordination Committee

This is an international organization which has been formally constituted under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act of 1960, bearing the registration number DRDK/SOR/118/2024-25. Headquartered in the coastal city of Mangalore, the society is a pioneering initiative with a clear mission: to unite all stakeholders connected to the Arabian Sea in a collaborative effort to sustainably manage and conserve its fisheries resources.

At the heart of the society’s vision lies the commitment to protect not just marine biodiversity but also the livelihoods of the countless fishing communities that depend on the Arabian Sea for their sustenance and survival. Recognizing that the challenges facing this vast marine ecosystem are transboundary in nature, the society seeks to foster international cooperation and dialogue.

Currently, member nations include Iran, Oman, Maldives, Somalia, and Yemen—countries that share coastlines with the Arabian Sea and face common ecological and socio-economic concerns. Active efforts are underway to bring additional stakeholders and nations into the fold, thereby broadening the coalition and enhancing its ability to implement effective, region-wide strategies for conservation, responsible fisheries management, and the safeguarding of maritime livelihoods.

This society stands as a timely and necessary step toward a unified regional approach in confronting climate change impacts, overfishing, and habitat degradation, with the long-term goal of ensuring a sustainable future for both marine life and coastal communities.

This acronym emphasizes the "Sea" at the beginning and the management aspects represented by "MC2", combining the initials of Management and Coordination Committee creatively. The concept and the title was conceived and created by Dr Shivakumar Magada, and the logo was designed by Mr. Dasari Bommaiah from ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai and registered on 18.12.2024