MBAI - The Marine Biological Association of India

Crab fishery of the Pulicat Lake.

Volume 13 Issue 2

A.John Thomas

Abstract

The flourishing fishery for the Green crab, Scylla serrata (Forskal) on the Pulicat Lake extending throughout the year but reaching its peak period during November-January is described. The indigenous method of dropping a coir rope with baits suspended from it, the scope of catches, marketing, socio-economic aspects of this fishery and its future are all described and discussed. Minor fishery for other species of crabs around this Lake is also included.

Date : 30-12-1971

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