MARINE FISHERIES RESOURCES IN THE 20 AND 40 METRE REGIONS OFF THE GOA COAST


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Authors

  • M S Prabhu National Institute of Oceanography, Panaji
  • Rajinder M Dhawan National Institute of Oceanography, Panaji

Abstract

Experimental fishing carried out in the 20 and 40 metre regions at 10
stations along the Goa coast has revealed that the shallower regions are comparatively
more productive than the deeper regions except at Terekhol in the northern
zone. Comparing the density of fish populations in the northern, central and
southern zones, it has heen noticed that the central zone is richer than the others.
An increase in the catch rate from the south to north was discemable in the 40
metre depth and from the north to south in the 20 metre areas. A study of the
catch composition has indicated that the much sought after shrimps have maximum
concentration in the central zone where they formed 25.88^ and 8.43% in the
20 and 40 metre areas respectively. The distribution of important species on
depthwise, stationwise and monthwise basis has been dealt with. The peak period
for the prawn fishing is from December to February. The estimated yield per
boat per day at different stations has been indicated. Certain guidelines for the
future course of investigations have been suggested.

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Author Biographies

  • M S Prabhu, National Institute of Oceanography, Panaji
    National Institute of Oceanography, Panaji
  • Rajinder M Dhawan, National Institute of Oceanography, Panaji
    National Institute of Oceanography, Panaji

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Vol. 21 No. 1 (1974)

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How to Cite

Prabhu, M. S., & Dhawan, R. M. (2011). MARINE FISHERIES RESOURCES IN THE 20 AND 40 METRE REGIONS OFF THE GOA COAST. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 21(1), 40-53. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12273