OBSERVATIONS ON THE SEASONAL PRAWN FISHERY OF THE LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH DURING 1980


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Authors

  • G Sudhakara Rao Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Research Centre, Veraval

Abstract

The Little Rann of Kutch supports a lucrative seasonal prawn fishery,
principally constituted by juveniles of Metapenaeus kutchensis, during the monsoon
months. About 2770 fishermen are actively engaged in the fishery, with 307
boats and 1600 nets. The craft and gear operating the fishery are described. An
estimated catch of 2311.5 tonnes of prawns was exploited during the 1980 season.
Surbari is the biggest of the landing centres with an estimated catch of 688.7 t.
Juveniles of 71-95 mm length formed the mainstay of the fishery.

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Author Biography

  • G Sudhakara Rao, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Research Centre, Veraval
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Research Centre, Veraval

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Vol. 30 No. 1 (1983)

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How to Cite

Rao, G. S. (2011). OBSERVATIONS ON THE SEASONAL PRAWN FISHERY OF THE LITTLE RANN OF KUTCH DURING 1980. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 30(1), 124-134. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/11840