Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

The magnitude, distribution and availability of prawn (Penaeidae) resources in coastal and estuarine waters of Kenya, 1970.

Volume 16 Issue 2

Harold A. Brusher

Abstract

The present world wide demand for Crustacea products necessitates the proper management and exploitation of resources belonging to developing nations.

An account is given of present environmental conditions and indigenous (prawn Penaeidae) fisheries within the developing nation of Kenya. The marine resource is reviewed on the basis of present information and the potentially important species in Kenyan waters are named and discussed.

Date : 30-08-1974