Traditional Fishing Gears in Marathwada Region of Maharashtra
Prasad Purushottam Gheware*
Dept. of Fishing Technology and Engineering, College of Fisheries, Mangalore, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar, Karnataka (575 002), India
Rujuta Rajendra Donadkar
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 703), India
Jayanta Subhash Tiple
Dept. of Aquatic Animal Health Management, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kerala (682 506), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Gears, Maharashtra, Marathwada, Traditional fishing
Abstract
One of the oldest human practices is fishing and fishes are a major source of nutritious food for people across all over the world. Many villages in India, fishing remains a main source of income. Some fishing communities in Maharashtra traditionally engage in fish capture using traditional methods. In the Marathwada region of Maharashtra various traditional fishing gears are commonly used. Many freshwater resources, including as lakes, rivers and reservoirs, are endowed in this region. Freshwater fishing is a major practice for fishermen in the Marathwada region. Numerous varieties of fishing gear are available in various locations and they change in size and shape from one place to another. Commonly used gears for fishing include hook and line, gill nets, drag nets, scoop nets and cast nets.
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