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Title Seine nets for reverine fishing in selected districts of Kerala
 
Names Remesan, M.P.
Ramachandran, A.
Date Issued 2007 (iso8601)
Abstract Result of the study on seine nets operated in the inland waters of three northern districts viz.
Kasargod, Kannur and Kozhikode in Kerala state during 2003-2004 is presented. Based on the shape
of net and mode of operation mainly three types seines are in use. Chavittu vala is a rectangular
seine net operated mostly in Kannur and Kasargod. Seine nets with tapering wings are common in
Kozhikode district. Koruvala is a small encircling seine net with provisional bags on both ends.
This net is operated in some parts of Kannur and Kasargod by the fishermen migrated from Kollam
and Kottayam districts. Rankevala is larger seine with bags operated in Kuttiadi river. The design,
fabrication and operational aspects of all types of shore seines in the region are discussed.
Genre Article
Identifier Fish Technol. 44(1): 17-24