FISHERY OF THE SWIMMING CFRAB PORTUNUS PELAGICUS LINNAEUS FROM PALK BAY AND GULF OF MANNAR


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Authors

  • K M S Ameer Hamsa Centred Marine Fisheries Reseca-ch Institute, Regiortd Centre, Mamtapam Camp

Abstract

Fishery of Portunus pelagicus Linnaeus along the Palk Bay and
Gulf Mannar is by a type of gill net locally known as nandu valai. They are also
caught an large numbers in trawls operated by mechanised boats. The monthly
catch p«r unit effort at the three major crab fishing centres Devipattiaraam, Vedalai
and Mandapam is estimated for three years and Vedialal* is- found to be the most
productive centre for crabs. Some information regarding the marketing, disposal,
longevity of life outside seai water aid sound production are also given

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Author Biography

  • K M S Ameer Hamsa, Centred Marine Fisheries Reseca-ch Institute, Regiortd Centre, Mamtapam Camp
    Centred Marine Fisheries Reseca-ch Institute, Regiortd Centre, Mamtapam Camp

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Vol. 25 No. 1 & 2 (1978)

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Hamsa, K. M. S. A. (2011). FISHERY OF THE SWIMMING CFRAB PORTUNUS PELAGICUS LINNAEUS FROM PALK BAY AND GULF OF MANNAR. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 25(1 & 2), 229-233. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12103