Bivalve resources of the Chettuva estuary, Kerala


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Authors

  • P Laxmilatha Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • T S Velayudhan Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • K S Mohamed Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • V Kripa Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • P Radhakrishnan Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • Mathew Joseph Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • Jenny Sharma Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014

Abstract

Clams form a major exploited resource of Chettuva estuary. A rapid survey wascarried out to assess the bivalve resource and potential stock. The estuary harborsan estimated standing stock of 378 t of bivalves; Meretrix casta is the dominantspecies (340 t) followed by Villorita cyprinoides (33.6 t).  Aspects of conservationand management of bivalve fishery are detailed. The prospects for enhancingbivalve production from the estuary through relaying/ semi culture of clamsand promoting mussel farming in the lower reaches of the estuary are discussed.

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Author Biographies

  • P Laxmilatha, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • T S Velayudhan, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • K S Mohamed, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • V Kripa, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • P Radhakrishnan, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • Mathew Joseph, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
  • Jenny Sharma, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.O.Box. 1603, Cochin - 682014

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Vol. 53 No. 4 (2006)

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How to Cite

Laxmilatha, P., Velayudhan, T. S., Mohamed, K. S., Kripa, V., Radhakrishnan, P., Joseph, M., & Sharma, J. (2011). Bivalve resources of the Chettuva estuary, Kerala. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 53(4), 481-486. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/7511