Fishery Science
Fish Seed Production Centre: Fish seed production refers to the process of raising fish from eggs or larvae to fry or fingerlings, which are then used to stock aquaculture ponds or farms. It’s a crucial step in the aquaculture industry, as it provides the foundation for sustainable fish production. Methods of Seed production: There are…
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Induced Breeding: Induced breeding is a technique used in aquaculture to stimulate the reproduction of fish in captivity. This is done by injecting the fish with hormones, which mimic the natural hormonal changes that occur during the spawning season. What is Induced Breeding Induced breeding is a technique by which the economically important fishes (which…
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Aquaculture Methods: Aquaculture is the culture of economically important aquatic organisms. It is farming in integrated form of aquatic resources. It is an industry or occupation. It is also called culture fisheries. There are different types of cultural practices such as traditional and modern. The culturable methods are classified on various aspects. Aquaculture Methods According…
Fish Culture techniques: In Country like India the intake of meat and milk is low, so fish has special importance as a supplement to ill-balanced cereal diets. Today protein deficiency is the world’s most serious human malnutritional problem, and perhaps 30 to 40% of the world population is suffering from protein deficiency. It is estimated…
Natural Breeding of Fishes in Bundhs (Bundh breeding): Natural breeding of fishes in bundhs is a simple and effective method of fish production. It is based on the principle of creating a simulated riverine environment in a bundh, which stimulates the spawning of fish. Bundhs are traditionally used for fish production in India and Bangladesh. …
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Kolleru Lake: Fisheries: It is located in the center of Andhra Pradesh, is a beautiful aquatic wonderland that is rich with biodiversity and provides a living for numerous fishermen. One of India’s biggest freshwater lakes, Kolleru Lake, is over 245 square kilometers in size. This lake, which is famous for its distinctive environment and is…
Pulicat Lake: Pulicat Lake is a brackish water lagoon located on the Coromandel Coast of India, spanning across the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, with an area of 759 square kilometers. The lagoon is a major wetland that attracts northeast monsoon rain clouds during the October to December season. Major portion of the lake is situated…
