SEASONAL CYCLE OF PELAGIC COPEPODS FROM THE FISHING GROUNDS OFF BOMBAY


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  • V Kunjukrishna Pillai Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute: Sub-station, Bombay

Abstract

The seasonal cycle and relative abundance of the common copepods of Bombay
waters are discussed. The influence of surface temperature and salinity on the seasonal
abundance of copepods is pointed out. The copepods exhibited considerable fluctuation,
with two peak periods during March-April and October-November. It is observed
that the breeding season of copepods coincided with phytoplankton maximum during
January-February. The probable influence of copepod abundance on the local fishery
is discussed.

Author Biography

  • V Kunjukrishna Pillai, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute: Sub-station, Bombay
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute: Sub-station, Bombay

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Vol. 15 No. 1 & 2 (1968)

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Pillai, V. K. (2011). SEASONAL CYCLE OF PELAGIC COPEPODS FROM THE FISHING GROUNDS OFF BOMBAY. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 15(1 & 2), 198-206. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/13289