| Abstract |
Modern fishing is one of the most energy intensive methods of food production. Motorised and mechanised fishing is dependent on fossil fuels, which are non-renewable and limited. Fossil fuels produces increased levels of carbon dioxide in atmosphere contributing to green house effect and other pollutants which are detrimental to the environment and human health. Green house effect lead to irreversible climatic and oceanographic changes. Moreover spiraling oil prices may severely affect the economic viability of fishing as a means of fish production. Many nations around the world have undertaken large scale programmes in energy conservation in consideration of these implications. |
ICAR Research Data Repository for Knowledge Management