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Proceedings of Brainstorming Session on Development of Island Fisheries

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Title Proceedings of Brainstorming Session on Development of Island Fisheries
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Creator S. Dam Roy,
P. Krishnan
Kamal Sarma
Grinson George
 
Subject Exclusive Economic Zone
Oceanic Tuna Resources
Asian Seabass
 
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands encompass 0.60 million sq. km of the Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ), which constitutes about 30% of the EEZ of India. The Andaman
Sea is also potentially rich in grouper, snapper, lobster and shrimp resources that
are having export potential. Out of the potential harvestable fishery resources of
1.48 lakh tonnes, tuna resources alone account for 67,000 tones.
A glimpse at the present catch which stands at 28,000 tons per annum against the
estimated potential indicates the extent of under-utilization of resources in Andaman.
A closer look on the catch composition would suggest that the gulf is widened more
specifically due to the gross underutilization of the tuna resources, whose current
annual landings linger around 800-1000 tones.
Andaman is also blessed with bays, creeks and inlets areas best suited for cage culture
of fin fishes. This provides a great opportunity to exploit the vast resources of the
seas around these Islands to our advantage. In the aquaculture front, A&N Islands
have large brackishwater areas. The inundation of land, post-tsunami has only added
its scope and these areas can be easily utilized for brackishwater farming.
In this context, sustainable exploitation of tuna fishery and development of cage
culture industry in the Islands will facilitate establishment of subsidiary industries
which will not only boost export but will also generate employment avenues to the
people of Andaman. Apart from these, freshwater and brackishwater aquaculture,
marine ornamental fish breeding and farming and post harvest technology are some
of the thrust areas where emphasis need to be given for development. Hence, a
systematic effort to evolve strategies for sustainable development in fisheries sector
is the need of the hour and the Brainstorming session has rightly dwelt upon
development of island fisheries.
I greatly appreciate the futuristic effort taken by the scientists of CARI for the
development of fisheries in this Bay Island. I am convinced that this publication
featuring the lead articles related to the identified thrust areas for development of
fisheries in Andaman would be of immense use for evolving developmental plans
for efficient and sustainable utilization of the valuable resources around the Islands.
National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad
National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development, Mumbai
 
Date 2019-04-06T07:20:23Z
2019-04-06T07:20:23Z
2009-01-01
 
Type Policy Paper
 
Identifier Nithyanandan, R. 2009. Development of Fisheries in Andaman and Nicobar Islands: A Case of the Potential going Abegging. In: S. Dam Roy et al., (Eds), Proceedings of Brainstorming session on Development of Island Fisheries, Central Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair.
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/17961
 
Language English
 
Relation Not Available;
 
Publisher The Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair