FISHERIES OF VELLAR ESTUARY PORTO NOVO


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Authors

  • P Natarajan Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo
  • P Devadoss Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo
  • K Muniyandi Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo

Abstract

Results of a study of the fishery of fin fishes and shell fishes in the estuary
of Vellar at Porto Novo (11° 29' N; 79° 46' E) for the period from December
1973 to Novemiber 1974 are reported. Several methods of fishing employed in this
estuary are diiscussed. Among fin fishes, as a single group mullets (Mugil spp.)
form the major fishery. The topography of the estuary, fluctuations of th6 fishery,
and tb; major influence of land drainage due to rain during November and December
on the fishery are also discussed. It is estimated that 1,70,000 kg. of fishes
and orustacearis are landied annually. The clam wealth of Vellar is one of the
best in Tamil Nadu and about 2,10,000 kg. of clams are estimated to be handpicked
annually.

Author Biographies

  • P Natarajan, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo
  • P Devadoss, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo
  • K Muniyandi, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Centre, Porto Novo

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Vol. 26 No. 1 & 2 (1979)

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Natarajan, P., Devadoss, P., & Muniyandi, K. (2011). FISHERIES OF VELLAR ESTUARY PORTO NOVO. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 26(1 & 2), 201-206. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12051