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Ashtamudi Clam Fisheries: The First MSc Certified Fishery from India
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/10854/
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Ashtamudi Clam Fisheries: The First MSc Certified Fishery from India |
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| Creator |
Appukuttan, K K
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Clam
Cephalopods Molluscan Fisheries |
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| Description |
Ashtamudi lake (Lat. 8° 45' - 9° 26' N and Long 76° 28' - 77° 17'E) is the second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem in Kollam District of Kerala in the South West Coast of India with a water spread of 61.4 km2 (6140 ha). The estuary is palm shaped with eight prominent arms and the arms converge into a single outlet at Neendakara to enter into Lakshadweep Sea. The Kallada river which originate from the Western Ghats traverse through the forests 120km and empty the freshwater into the lake. The water spread area from the Neendakara barmouth u p to 6-7 km upstream is the estuarine p a r t of the lake with rich biodiversity |
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Cochin University of Scicnce and Technology
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2016
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Teaching Resource
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text
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en
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http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/10854/1/Training%20Manual_International%20Workshop%20on%20Taxonomy%20of%20Bivalve%20Molluscs_Appukkuttan_Ashtamudi%20neck%20clam_2016.pdf
Appukuttan, K K (2016) Ashtamudi Clam Fisheries: The First MSc Certified Fishery from India. [Teaching Resource] |
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