CMFRI maps 161 marine mammal strandings along Indian coast - The HinduUpdated - November 05, 2026 11:40 pm IST - KOCHIImage for representation.Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has documented 161 marine mammal strandings cases along the Indian coast during 2024-25, with Goa accounting for the highest number of cases (113), followed by Keralam (13), and Maharashtra (11).The institute developed Geographic Information System (GIS)-based map to understand stranding patterns and strengthen conservation efforts. The study was presented at the international symposium on fisheries and remote sensing at the CMFRI here, according to a release.The study, led by senior scientist Ratheesh Kumar Raveendran, documented that humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) accounted for the highest number of strandings (82) along the Indian coast, followed by Indo-Pacific finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides) with 44.Published - November 05, 2026 09:50 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }