Fisheries expert B. Madhusoodana Kurup passes away
B. Madhusoodana Kurup, a noted fisheries expert, died. He served as a senior advisor to Kerala's Fisheries Minister S. Sarma, shaping policy and research. Kurup authored many studies on sustainable fishing and mentored young scientists, influencing Kerala's fisheries development plans and supporting coastal livelihoods. His passing is a significant loss for the state's aquaculture community and the wider Indian fisheries sector.