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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 27 Issue 1&2

Baby clam (Katelysia opima) fishery in Ashtamudi Backwaters.

K. K. Appukuttan, K. T. Thomas, Mathew Joseph and T. Prabhakaran Nair
Abstract

Katelysia opima known as baby clam is exploited from Ashtamudi Backwaters in large quantities. A study during 1982-83 showed that the annual landing is S436.S tonnes of this clam with a size range of 20-60 mm. 95 % of the catch is utilized for export as frozen clam meat. A brief account on fishing method, fishery and utilization is given.

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Date : 31-12-1985