COLOMBO, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the National Aquaculture Development Authority, on Wednesday launched the country's first Shrimp Industry Information System (SIIS) to promote smart and sustainable aquaculture.
The new digital platform was developed under the FAO-led project titled "Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture through Effective Biosecurity and Digital Technology," with funding from the South Korean government.
According to the FAO, the SIIS will connect shrimp farmers, laboratories, and regulatory agencies through real-time data and analytics. The system is designed to improve aquatic animal health, enhance biosecurity, and ensure higher food safety standards across the aquaculture sector. ■