Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 27 Issue 1&2

Exploitation of shell-deposites in Pulicat Lake

R. Thangavelu and P.J. Sanjeevaraj
Abstract

A brief account on the molluscan shell deposits around Irakkam and Veynad Islands of Pulicat Lake, method and magnitude of exploitation during different seasons of the year, man-power engaged, per capita income, percentage composition of shell deposits, uses of shells in and around Pulicat Lake etc., have been discussed.

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Date : 31-12-1985