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“The immediate transfer of fish into an insulated container is useless if traders don’t place ice and fish layer by layer. Fish has to be iced as soon as it is caught, and its temperature must be brought down to around 5C. “If this procedure is strictly followed, marine fish can be stored for 7-8 days, depending on the species. Panaji: Fish production in Goa has been increasing over the years due to various policy efforts, but experts say ancillary infrastructure to accommodate stock has not been developed to keep up with production trends.“Ice is the best method of preservation. Inland fish can keep for 20-25 days,” he said.A senior scientist from the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) said the government should monitor the fish at every level..