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How satellite maps are leading fishermen to bigger catches

The Potential Fishing Zone advisory, developed by Hyderabad-based INCOIS, has benefited nearly 14 lakh fishermen over past two decades by using satellite data to identify waters where fish are likely to aggregate; the system is now evolving beyond improving catches to promoting sustainable fishing through species-specific advisories and ecological safeguards

· 7/17/2026, 3:43:47 PM· 2 min read
How satellite maps are leading fishermen to bigger catches
The Potential Fishing Zone advisory, developed by Hyderabad-based INCOIS, has benefited nearly 14 lakh fishermen over past two decades by using satellite data to identify waters where fish are likely to aggregate; the system is now evolving beyond improving catches to promoting sustainable fishing through species-specific advisories and ecological safeguards
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