The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Central Institute of Marine Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA) in Chennai has partnered with Agrocel Industries Ltd. in Kutch, Gujarat, to conduct research on the effectiveness of Agrocel’s natural mineral blend, "AQUALAABH," in shrimp farming. The collaboration, marked by a Memorandum of Understanding, will be based at ICAR-CIBA’s Navsari Gujarat Research Center. Agrocel is a leading company in India’s bromine-based marine chemical industry and claims that "AQUALAABH," a product of seawater minerals, can enhance the productivity and sustainability of shrimp farming. This partnership underscores India's commitment to maintaining its position as a global aquaculture leader and promoting the sustainable development of its shrimp farming industry.