Ring Seines Operated off North Andhra Pradesh Coast

Rajeswari G.; Raghu Prakash R.; Sreedhar U.

doi:10.56093/ft.v50i3.31608

Authors

Rajeswari G. Research Centre of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Ocean View Layout, Visakhapatnam - 530 003
Raghu Prakash R. Research Centre of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Ocean View Layout, Visakhapatnam - 530 003
Sreedhar U. Research Centre of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Ocean View Layout, Visakhapatnam - 530 003

https://doi.org/10.56093/ft.v50i3.31608

Keywords:

Ring seines, artisanal sector, bunt, pelagic shoals

Abstract

Ring seine is one of the most efficient and active fishing gears used for exploiting pelagic fish shoals along the east coast of India. Based on the target group and mesh size, the ring seines along the Andhra Pradesh coast are classified into three groups., viz., the large mesh ring seines targeting tuna and seer fish, medium mesh ring seines exploiting sardine, mackerel and carangid and small mesh ring seines targeting anchovies. The total length of the net ranges from 450-675 m and depth from 50-60 m having 20-30 rectangular webbing pieces. The design details and operational methods of ring seines operated along Andhra Pradesh coast are presented in this communication.