Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Coastal fish catch diversity crucial for economic activity and nutrition.

Journal of environment and sociobiology/Journal of Environment and Sociobiology
Seasonal Catch Diversity of Marine Fishes in the Coastal Belt of Purba Medinipur District of West Bengal, India
Mrinmay Ghorai, U. K. Sar, Bidhan Chandra Patra

Paper Summary

The researchers studied the types of fish caught in a coastal area in West Bengal, India over three years. They found that certain fish species like Babla and Patia were caught more in December and January. The study showed that it's important to protect the variety of fish in the area for the benefit of the local people who rely on them for food and income.

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