ON MANAGEMENT OF THE FINFISH FISHERY OF THE NEGOMBO LAGOON, SRI LANKA
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Authors
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M J S Wijeyaratne
Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
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H H Costa
Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Abstract
The average annual yield of finfish from Negombo lagoon (7°10'N and79°50'E) was estimated to be around 15 kg/ha. About 36% of the catch came
from brush parks, while encircling nets contributed for 28%; the gill nets and
modified set nets contributed for about 20%. The maximum sustainable yield
(MSY) was calculated using Schaefer's "surplus yield" model. The results show
that an increase in the use of gill nets and a decrease in the use of modified
set nets may increase the present catch towards MSY. The catch from other
gears appears to be very close to the level of MSY.
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Wijeyaratne, M. J. S., & Costa, H. H. (2011). ON MANAGEMENT OF THE FINFISH FISHERY OF THE NEGOMBO LAGOON, SRI LANKA. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 34(1), 41-47. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/10756
