Sport fisheries: It also known as recreational or angling fisheries, refer to fishing activities undertaken primarily for pleasure, recreation, or tourism rather than for commercial gain. In India, sport fishing is a rapidly growing segment within the tourism industry, attracting both domestic and international anglers due to the country’s diverse aquatic habitats and rich fish…
Pisces: The series Pisces (L., piscis = fish) of the truly jawed vertebrates (Gnathostomata) includes all the fishes which are essential aquatic forms with paired fins for swimming and gills for respiration. we will understand the general characters and classification of fishes upto orders. General Characters of Series Pisces Outline Classification up to order level…
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Fish Pond Productivity: Fish farming is an essential aspect of aquaculture, providing a sustainable source of protein for human consumption. To ensure a successful and thriving fish pond, it is crucial to understand the factors influencing productivity and implement effective management practices. Fish Pond Productivity Factors Responsible Fish pond productivity refers to the ability of…
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Godavari Estuary: The Godavari estuary is situated at the place where the 1330 km long Godavari meets the Bay of Bengal on the east coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh. River Godavari divides at Dowlaiswaram into two principal distributaries viz., the Vasishta and the Gautami which enclose a wide delta between them. The tidal…
Hooghly Matlah Estuary: It is located within the State of West Bengal, occupies the marshy deltaic area called the Sunderbans. Sunderbans at the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta are regarded as the largest single mangrove jungle of the world transcending the political boundaries of India and Bangladesh and occupying a total of 10,000 km2. Hooghly Matlah Estuary The…
Fish seed Collection: It is the most important component for fish culture. The freshwater resources of our country for fish culture are estimated to be 2.85 million hectares of pond and tanks. In addition to this, another 2.05 million hectares of water area is available in the form of reservoirs or lakes. It has been…
Aquatic Ecosystem: Understanding a species’ natural environment, prey, and predators is essential because no species can exist in isolation. The natural interaction of aquatic factors with the species under cultivation is essential for aquaculture. The growth and survival of farmed species depend heavily on the knowledge gained from the study of aquatic environments. Aquatic Ecosystem…
