Poultry, Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences
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Abstract

Investigation of Different Fishing Gears and Crafts Operated along the Marine Coast of Kuzhuppilli Village, Ernakulam, Kerala with Special Reference to Munambam Harbour

Ajay V.S*

Kerala is a maritime state located in the western region of peninsular India. The state is blessed with a coastline of 590 Kilometers, Continental shelf of 40,000 Sq Km, EEZ of about 2.18 Lakh Sq Km, large area of backwaters and inland water bodies. Kerala has a significant fisheries sector that has long been an importance source of occupation and livelihood for the coastal population of the state. Kerala contributes about 13% of national marine fish production. So this area needs good attention for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources and for the welfare of fishermen community. In this report we are trying to figure out the presence of marine and inland fisheries activities of two villages and role of fishery institution in the fisheries sector of Kerala.

Published Date: 2021-10-11; Received Date: 2021-09-20