The Fish for All Research and Training Centre (FRTC) stands as a beacon of transformation for India’s coastal communities. Established after the 2004 tsunami, FRTC has spent 15 years redefining the fisheries landscape by integrating traditional knowledge with innovation, fostering sustainable livelihoods, and restoring ecosystems. The Centre’s community-managed artificial reefs have revitalized marine ecosystems, increasing fishery yields by 20-30 tons per square kilometer annually while fostering ecological restoration and economic opportunity. Bycatch reduction devices introduced in Palk Bay have minimized environmental damage while maintaining shrimp yields. The community managed ghost gear recovery program has removed over 30,000 kg of marine debris from the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay. Fisherwomen have been trained to upcycle discarded gear into livelihood products, merging environmental restoration with sustainable incomes. Key initiatives like the Fisher Friend Mobile Application (FFMA) have connected over 1.22 lakh fishers across nine states to real-time weather updates, ocean conditions, and market trends, improving safety and incomes. Small-scale fishers report annual gains of up to ₹1,00,000. Collaborations with INCOIS have equipped over 200,000 fishers with ocean forecasts, advisory services, and disaster alerts, inspiring localized innovations like Kondalkattru Alerts. In post-harvest fisheries, the HACCP-standard Fish Processing Unit has processed over 200 tons of fish, empowering f isherwomen from 10 villages to produce solar-dried fish and earn monthly additional income of ₹3,000- ₹5,000. Nutritional profiling of dry fish species has underscored their importance in combating food insecurity, while 52 innovative fish products have boosted nutrition and income. Digital initiatives like the WomenConnect Challenge have trained 6,000 fisherwomen in post-harvest practices, digital marketing, and financial literacy. The FisherwomenConnect app bridges traditional practices with modern markets, enhancing access to buyers and schemes. In aquaculture, the Integrated Fish Farming System (IFFS) in 64 villages has demonstrated productivity gains, yielding ₹110,369 per hectare annually. The Integrated Mangrove Fishery Farming System in Cuddalore district of TN has planted over 5,000 mangrove saplings and produced 457 kg of fish and crabs, generating ₹3,87,705 for 35 beneficiaries, showcasing scalable climate-resilient models. Specialized aquaculture efforts include a seabass nursery with a 52.8% survival rate, generating ₹2,71,000, and portable carp hatcheries producing disease-resistant fingerlings. Training and capacity-building programs have benefited over 110,000 individuals through 1,146 initiatives, with collaborations educating 67,114 fishers in sustainable practices. Nearly 900 students have completed certificate courses, and fisherwomen have earned ₹2,48,268 from dry f ish sales through improved market linkages. Education initiatives like “Every Child a Scientist” have engaged 600 school students, while tribal development programs have supported over 1,000 Irular families. The coastal grid of virtual Village Knowledge Centres connects 192 villages, promoting inclusive growth and community empowerment. Thus, the FRTC’s holistic approach to innovation, sustainability, and resilience sets a benchmark for fisheries and coastal livelihoods, leaving a legacy of hope and transformation for India’s coasts and beyond.