Fish And Fisheries Of India

Fish And Fisheries Of India
Author: Sandhya S. Kadam
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2016-06-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9385516833

Considering the need of suitable text book which may fulfill the requirement of the students, teachers and researchers I felt to bring this book on “Fish and Fisheries of India”. Having an experience of nearly two decades to teaching fishery science, the present edition of the book on Fish and Fisheries of India will accomplish the long felt need of the students. The effort has been made to keep language easy. The topics have been selected according to the University Syllabi. The target audience of the book is the students, teachers, researchers of disciplines of life sciences (Zoology and Fishery Science). The data and inferences presented in the book have been taken from the various sources. The matter has been explained with the help of finely drawn, simple and well labelled diagrams, where ever necessary, tables and charts have been given for clear understanding of the subject. This book focuses on the various aspects of fish and fisheries of India. The contents have been organized in ‘self-contained’ units for ease of understanding.

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of India

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of India
Author: A. D. Dholakia
Publisher: Daya Books
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2004
Genre: Aquatic organisms
ISBN: 9788170353393

There is not a single book which provides information on different fisheries of Gujarat and its Resources. In this book about 26 main commercial fisheries of Gujarat is given. In each chapter details like classification, identification, (Taxonomy), drawing and photograph of fish, food and feeding, sex, fecundity, maturity, spawning availability resources landings of more than 30 to 40 years, fishing season, craft and gear used for such fishery etc. are given. Details of important marine fauna like phytoplankton, zooplankton, corals, sponges, molluscans, sea turtles are given. Aquatic resources like aquatic weeds their commercial utilisation, whales. Mangroves with english and scientific names and identification is given. List of more than 300 marine fishes and 100 freshwater fishes with their scientific, english and local names and are given. List of rare, endangered, threatened and vulnerable species in Gujarat is provided. Details of fishing craft and gear, their classification their design with drawing and specification, classification of gear, different gear material etc. are included. Details of fishing harbours of India with their design, facilities, tidal ranges etc. is given. Details of fishing ground, potential resources are discussed. Latest technology for estimation of fisheries resources using satellite image is also discussed. Details of freshwater dams of Saurashtra with their water spread capacity is also given which may provide guidance to start freshwater culture. Details of different diseases occur in fishes, their symptoms, their preventive and curing methods with treating chemicals and drugs are given. Constraints and future of fisheries of India with special reference to Gujarat with the suggestion for improvement in Fishery Management are discussed. This well illustrated book will be highly useful to university students, scientist, culturist and to trade. Contents Part I: Marine Fisheries Chapter 1: Bombay Duck Fishery; Chapter 2: Cat Fish Fishery; Chapter 3: Cephalopod Fishery; Chapter 4: Crab Fishery; Chapter 5: Chank Fishery; Chapter 6: Eel Fishery; Chapter 7: Elasmobranch Fishery; Chapter 8: Edible Oyster and Mollusc Fishery; Chapter 9: Ghol-Dara Fishery; Chapter 10: Indian Mackeral Fishery; Chapter 11: Lobster Fishery; Chapter 12: Mullet Fishery; Chapter 13: Pomfret Fishery; Chapter 14: Prawn Fishery; Chapter 15: Pearl Oyster Fishery; Chapter 16: Ribbon Fish Fishery; Chapter 17: Scianeid Fishery; Chapter 18: Seer Fish Fishery; Chapter 19: Tuna Fish Fishery; Chapter 20: Window Pane Fishery. Part II: Inland Fisheries Chapter 21: Catla Fishery; Chapter 22: Rohu Fishery; Chapter 23: Mrigal Fishery; Chapter 24: Hilsa Fishery; Chapter 25: Freshwater Prawn Fishery; Chapter 26: Aquatic Weed; Chapter 27: Corals; Chapter 28: Mangroves; Chapter 29: Sponges of India; Chapter 30: Sea Turtles; Chapter 31: Marine Mammals of India; Chapter 32: Planktons and their Importance in Fishery; Chapter 33: Marine Resources; Chapter 34: Inland Fishery Resources; Chapter 35: Coastal Aquaculture in India; Chapter 36: Marine and Freshwater Aquatic Diseases; Chapter 37: Craft and Gear; Chapter 38: Fisheries Harbours and Landing Centers; Chapter 39: Fisheries Management; Chapter 40: Remote sensing in Marine Fisheries.

History of Indian Fishery

History of Indian Fishery
Author: S. C. Agarwal
Publisher: Daya Books
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2006
Genre: Fisheries
ISBN: 9788170354260

Fish lived in aquatic environment for more than 300 millions year since the Devonian times. The fish are most numerous of all the vertebrates. In ancient water oriented civilization fishing was the main occupation. The fish occupies the main place in the society and economy in ancient, medieval, and modern period. It is main source of nutritional security for man in every period. The fish is also main occupation for numerous persons living nearby coastal areas, reservoirs and rivers. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Archaeological Aspect of Fishery; Chapter 3: Fishery in Vedic Period; Chapter 4: Fishery in Medieval and British Colonial Period; Chapter 5: Fishery in Independent India; Chapter 6: Indian Fishery: A Future Vision.

Inland Fisheries in India

Inland Fisheries in India
Author: Sib Ranjan Misra
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2006
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9788180693106

Study carried out in six agro-climatic zones in West Bengal, India.