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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Capture Fisheries Resources of India: India has the distinction of being one of the third largest producers of fish in the world and ranks second in terms of total inland fish production after China and Bangladesh (FAO, 2010). All in all, this sector has been recognized as a powerful income and employment generator since it … Read more
Tuna Fisheries in India: India’s tuna fisheries have seen interesting recent trends, with a shift towards targeting oceanic resources and a focus on sustainability. What is Tuna Fishery? The tuna fishery is the commercial fishing industry that targets tuna species. Tuna are highly migratory fish found in temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters around the world. … Read more
Brackishwater Fishes: Brackishwater fish are those that thrive in water with a salinity (saltiness) level that lies between freshwater and saltwater. This salinity range typically falls between 0.5 parts per thousand (ppt) and 30 ppt. Many fish species have adapted to this unique environment, and they play an important role in the ecology of brackishwater … Read more