Fishery Science
Fisheries and Fish Biodiversity of India: India has a rich history and diverse range of fisheries due to its vast coastline, numerous rivers, lakes, and other water bodies. Fisheries in India are an important source of livelihood, employment, and food security for millions of people. Here are some key aspects of fisheries in India. Fisheries…
Edible Freshwater Fishes: The fishes are very popular to as Rich Food for Poor People as it provides essential nourishment with both micro-nutrients and macro-nutrients. Fish contain low fat high rich protein with high omega-3 fatty acids and several vitamins, besides rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iodine, magnesium, iron, zinc and potassium. The fish…
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Edible Freshwater Exotic Fishes: The exotic fishes are those fishes they are not found in native water resources. In India several types of exotic fishes was introduced for various purposes like large aquaculture production, quality of fishes etc. there are several exotic fishes was introduced in India, Before independence during the period 1870-1947, under the British policy, 9…
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Freshwater Catfishes: Catfishes belong to order Siluriformes. It is one of the second largest orders of teleosts containing more than 4100 species which represent 12% of all teleosts fish and 6.3% of all vertebrate animals (Eschmeyer and Fong, 2014; Wilson and Reeder, 2005). Catfish are highly diverse and distributed worldwide. They are commonly found in inland…
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Air Breathing Freshwater Fishes : Air breathing freshwater fishes are highly used as esteemed food in India. On the roof of the pharynx, Air breathing fishes have a pair of cavities which have folded linings, richly supplied with blood vessels for taking in air hence it known as air breathing fishes. with the help of…
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Fishery Science Scope and Careers: Scope of Fishery Science is a multidisciplinary field that involves the study of aquatic organisms, their habitats, and the ecosystems they inhabit, with the primary focus on the management, conservation, and sustainable utilization of fishery resources. This field encompasses a wide range of topics and activities, reflecting its multidisciplinary nature….
Preservation of Fishing Crafts and Gears: The viability of fisheries and the general health of marine ecosystems depend on the effective preservation of fishing vessels and equipment. Fishing communities’ livelihoods can be guaranteed, the lifespan of fishing equipment can be increased, and environmental impact can be decreased with proper maintenance and storage. These are some…
