POSSIBILITIES OF MARINE FISH CULTURE IN THE SALT-PAN AREAS AT TUTICORIN


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Authors

  • R V Nair Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • P Bensam Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • R Marichamy Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.

Abstract

The paper gives an account of the environmental conditions and the aquatic
biota in the salt-pan areas at Veppalodai, north of Tuticorin. Cultivable fishes
such as Chanos chanos, Mugil cephalus, the crab, Scylla serrata and the prawn,
Penaeus indicus have been observed to thrive well. A seasonal fishery for C.
chanos with an average annual yield of 4,000 kg is existing at present under conditions,
when no controls are exercised for the normal growth and survival of the
naturally recruited stock which is open to the attack of predatory birds, crabs and
snakes. It is felt that the possibilities of culturing such species as C. chanos are
good under controlled conditions and safety from predators

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Author Biographies

  • R V Nair, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • P Bensam, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
  • R Marichamy, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin.

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Vol. 21 No. 1 (1974)

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How to Cite

Nair, R. V., Bensam, P., & Marichamy, R. (2011). POSSIBILITIES OF MARINE FISH CULTURE IN THE SALT-PAN AREAS AT TUTICORIN. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 21(1), 120-126. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12279