Dr. Yugraj Singh Yadava, the former Director of the Bay of Bengal Programme – Inter-Governmental Organization (BOPB-IGO) passed away on 30 July 2023. We record our sincere condolences to his family. Dr. Yadava dedicated his entire professional life to the cause of sustainable development and management of marine and coastal fisheries. The unexpected demise of Dr. Yadava to heavenly abode is mourned by us.