Category: Fishery Science

Marine Fishes: Marine fishes, also known as saltwater fishes, represent an incredibly diverse group of aquatic organisms that inhabit the world’s oceans and seas. With an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 species, they contribute significantly to the overall biodiversity of marine ecosystems. The study of marine fishes involves various aspects, including identification, classification, and understanding their…

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Fishing Crafts and Gears: The use of crafts and gears in fishing technology plays very important role and help enhancing the production commercial bases. The success of fishing largely depends on to how and which types of nets are used to capture the fish. There are three main types of devices used to capture fishes…

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Fish Preservation and Processing Methods: Fish preservation is a very important aspect of the fisheries. Normally the fish farms or other fish capturing sites are located far off from the market place and there is chance of fish decomposition and the uncertainties of their sale in market. When the fishes are caught in numbers, greater…

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Fish Spoilage: Fish spoilage is a complex process driven by three main factors: enzymatic activity, bacterial growth (Microbial action), and oxidation (Chemical action). These factors work together to break down the fish’s tissues, leading to changes in its appearance, texture, odor, and flavor, rendering it unfit for consumption. What is Fish Spoilage? t refers to…

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Fish diseases: Fish diseases are illnesses or infections that affect the health and well-being of fish. They can be caused by various factors, such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, environmental stress, poor nutrition, or physical injuries. Fish diseases can affect different parts of the fish’s body, such as the skin, gills, fins, eyes, mouth, or…

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