TRENDS IN THE CATCH OF SILVERBELLIES BY MECHANISED BOATS IN TAMIL NADU DURING 1971-75


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Authors

  • V P Annam Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • S K Dharmaraja Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.

Abstract

Silverbellies form an important demersal fishery of India particularly on
the coasts of southern maritime states, the annual average catch amounting to
about 3% of the total marine fish CEtoh ia India. In Tamil Nadai, mechanised boats
predominantly operate at iRoyapuram (Kasimedai), Cuddflore, Portonovo, Adirampatnarri,
Mandapam, Rameswaram and land considerable quantities of silverbellies.
The catch trends of silverbellies landed by the mechanised boats in Tamil Nadu
during the period 1971 to 1975 and the relation between the index of abundance
and the toU'l fishing effort both in respect of total landings and landings of silverbellies
are dealt with in the present paper.

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Author Biographies

  • V P Annam, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • S K Dharmaraja, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.

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Vol. 28 No. 1 & 2 (1981)

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How to Cite

Annam, V. P., & Dharmaraja, S. K. (2011). TRENDS IN THE CATCH OF SILVERBELLIES BY MECHANISED BOATS IN TAMIL NADU DURING 1971-75. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 28(1 & 2), 87-95. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/11933