Context Contrary to other ocean basins, Indian Ocean catches have increased consistently
since 1950, although reported data are known to be incomplete. Fish is a crucial food source …

Small pelagic fishes are used for human consumption, fishmeal and fish oil. They constitute
25% of global fish catch and have been of considerable conservation concern because of …

Taking advantage of published data on life-history traits and short-term information on
fishery parameters from 3132 records for 644 fish stocks along the coast of India, we …

Historically, India has been projected as one of the major elasmobranch fishing nations in
the world. However, management and conservation efforts are not commensurate with this …

As fish are a natural resource, it is important to balance their use and protection. To
comprehend the status of fisheries and to keep sustainable harvest levels to prevent the fish …

Tropical ecosystems host a significant share of global fish diversity contributing substantially
to the global fisheries sector. Yet their sustainable management is challenging due to their …

India accounts for nearly 60% of the croakers caught in the Indian Ocean. The north-west
(NW) coast of India is the most productive fishing ground for croakers and contributes almost …

This report presents the key results of a multi-year activity of the Sea Around Us devoted to
assessing the status of marine fisheries globally. This was accomplished by estimating, for …

Abstract Indian Ocean Rim countries (IOR) rely on fisheries for socio-economic well-being
and food security. Monitoring fisheries equipped with Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) …

Growth and development are two different connotations in the context of fishers. Over the
years, the fisher community in Kerala has had a Human Development Index (HDI) which are …