Department of Fisheries Science, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Panangad, Kerala, India
Ajay VS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies | KUFOS · Bachelor of fisheries science. The publication stats include that the number of articles published was 01 and no citations noted, 26 reads are noted. The area of interest in the research was Aquaculture management, Aquaculture genetics and coastal Aquaculture.
Research Article
Design Characteristics and Specifications of Gill Net Operated Along the Lower Stretches of Vembanad Wetlands, Kerala, India
Author(s): Ajay VS* and Amrutha Krishnan R
Gill net (Locally called odakku vala) design variation, operational techniques, catch composition and selectivity
analysis in Vembanad wetland, Kerala was examined between January 2020 to June 2021. Netting materials
used for gill net construction in Vembanad Lake were monofilament, multifilament Nylon (polyamide). The
Gill net length was 25-55 m with a hung depth of 2-3 m. Gill net was highly species specific and showed
selectivity for shallow water species. Its durability ranged from 3.5 months to 2 years depending on the
netting material and the environmental conditions where it is being operated. Gill net fishery is one of the
main types of artisanal fishery practiced occupationally by the fishermen community of Kerala. The region so
far is untouched with the introduction of mechanized fishing apart from small traditionalized improvements.
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