SHORE SEINES FOR RESERVOIRS - PART II. STUDIES ON OPTIMUM MESH SIZE

Abstract

Fish landings by shore seines operated in the Hirakud Reservoir were analysed
species wise and their morphometrical details were recorded. Based on the above investigation proportionality coefficients in respect of important species of fish were
worked out in order to detetmine the optimum mesh size as this was important from the conservation point of view. This communication discusses the significance of mesh regulation for shore seines.