Amod Salgaonkar

Aquaculture and fisheries consultant

Amod Ashok Salgaonkar has wide experience in strategy, procurement, merchandising, negotiations and customer service operations of various seafood businesses. He has worked with multinational companies like METRO Cash & Carry and Walmart as well as managing scientific projects like monitoring of potential fishing zones. He is currently a mentor to many young fisheries professionals in India, a consultant on fisheries projects and on the international advisory board of Friend of the Sea.

All articles by Amod Salgaonkar

Could an Indian breakthrough lead to a grey mullet farming boom?

1 Feb 2021

The first commercial-scale hatchery-produced grey mullet to have been produced in India have now been sent out to fish farmers in three states.

November 2020

Indian aquaculture initiatives win National Fisheries Awards

24 Nov 2020

Innovative companies involved in shrimp feed production and adding value to fish processing by-products have been recognised in India’s 2020 National Fisheries Awards.

September 2020

Seaweed’s potential to fight Covid-19 is recognised by WHO

2 Sep 2020

A recent research article highlighting the potential of seaweed as an effective means of protecting people from coronavirus, has been recognised by the World Health Organisation.