Aim of the present study is to assess the species diversity of molluscs from mangroves of
Uran because many mangroves associated species of molluscs acts as an indicator species …

Trawling which is the highest contributor to the marine fishery in India has undergone sea
change as a fishing technique and fishing pattern. During recent years, the reduction of …

The mid-water multiday trawl fishery along the north-west coast of India generally targets
adult largehead hairtail, Trichiurus lepturus. Bycatch landed by the commercial mid-water …

Trawl bycatch is a globally recognized issue with intensified effects in tropical waters
affecting both the ecosystem function and biodiversity, as well as causing physical damage …

Bycatch and discards are common and pernicious problems faced by all fisheries globally. It
is recognized as unavoidable in any kind of fishing but the quantity varies according to the …

Bycatch of trawl fishery is a global concern and batoid fishes, including skates, rays and
guitar fishes, are caught frequently as non-targeted species in commercial trawl fishery of …

Bottom trawling in the most effective method of shrimp capture but highly intensive trawling
adversely affects benthic ecology and biodiversity. The present study is aimed to throw light …

Healthy mangrove forests provide a critical habitat for many species of decapods in intertidal
and estuarine areas and are key to a healthy marine ecology. Mangroves are the most …

The grouper fish, Epinephelus Bloch, 1793 represents an iconic genus of the family
Serranidae and order Perciformes. They are highly-prized food fishes intended for …

In the present study, the fish assemblage data of trawl catches were recorded from January
2009 to December 2010 in Cuddalore and Parangipettai, southeast coast of India. The main …