Kochi: Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) released two policy documents on Saturday. The documents, titled Strategic Action Plans for Sustainable Transformation of Fisheries Sector in Kerala and Kufos Vision Plan (2026–2031), were formally handed over to fisheries minister Abdul Gafoor at valedictory function of Blue India 2026 – International Conference and Expo in Panangad.The documents present a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable fisheries governance, climate-resilient coastal development, innovation-driven aquaculture, capacity building and blue economy growth.Presenting the proposals, vice-chancellor A Biju Kumar said Kerala stands at a historic juncture where fisheries development must move beyond conventional fish production towards a broader vision of sustainable blue economy growth, climate resilience, community welfare and innovation-driven development.One of the major recommendations is establishment of a Kerala Blue Economy Council to provide integrated governance and strategic direction for sustainable development of fisheries, coastal resources, marine ecosystems, ports, tourism, climate adaptation and blue economy initiatives.It also proposed to regulate fishing effort and fishing capacity based on carrying capacity assessments, resource availability and ecosystem-based fisheries management principles.Strengthen monitoring of bycatch, discards and illegal fishing activities through digital surveillance and participatory governance systems.Among other proposals is establishing a digital repository of fisheries and ocean traditional knowledge at Kufos for documenting indigenous ecological knowledge, fishing practices, traditional navigation systems, local weather forecasting indicators and the cultural heritage of fishing communities.Integrating aquaculture growth with rural nutrition programmes is one of the proposals raised in the documents. Strengthen fisheries entrepreneurship, branding, digital marketing, and e-commerce systems and promoting seafood startups and value-added fisheries enterprises, is another proposal. A dedicated Kerala Seaweed Mission has also been proposed to promote seaweed farming, women-led enterprises, blue carbon initiatives and seaweed-based industries.