Marine Fisheries of Gujarat: Status and Issues
B.G. Chudasama*
Dept. of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries Science, Kamdhenu University, Veraval, Gujarat (362 265), India
T.H. Dave
Dept. of Fisheries Resource Management, College of Fisheries Science, Kamdhenu University, Veraval, Gujarat (362 265), India
D.V. Bhola
Dept. of Fish Processing Technology, College of Fisheries Science, Kamdhenu University, Veraval, Gujarat (362 265), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Gujarat, Marine Fisheries, Quality of Seafood, Seafood Processing
Abstract
Fishing has been considered as a livelihood option since time immemorial, for the occupants of the coastal belt in Gujarat, stretching along 1,600 km. Gujarat is continuously leading in the marine fish landings of Indian in the last few years. Gujarat exports 80% of its fish products to both EU and Non-EU countries. Trawl fisheries forms the mainstay of the marine capture fisheries of the state of Gujarat. Despite plenty of opportunities leading issues like overfishing, post-harvest loss, challenging due to climate changes etc. need to consider for sustainable fishery in future.
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Reference
Anonymous, 2010. Marine Fisheries Census part (I) India, Published by Department of Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, New Delhi & CMFRI, Kochi. pp. 1-140.