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Review of the Green Mussel Perna viridis Fishery of South West Coast of India

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Title Review of the Green Mussel Perna viridis Fishery of South West Coast of
India
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Creator Laxmilatha,P
 
Subject Green mussel
Perna viridis
Fishery
Management
 
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The green mussel, Perna viridis (Linnaeus1758) (Bivalvia, Mytilidae) is a commercially important species in India.
Estimated total production from the mussel beds along the Malabar Coast during 1996-2008 was 89,593 t and the average annual
production was 7,466 t. The total effort was 1,583,639 and the average annual catch per unit of effort was 56.6. Among the eight
major mussel landing centres, Chaliyam (28%) recorded the highest production during 2003-2008 followed by Thalasseri / Thalayi
and Moodadi / Thikkodi (19%), and Elathur / Kollam (9%). Effort was also highest at Chaliyam (24%) followed by Thalasseri /
Thalayi (20%), Moodadi / Thikkodi (18%). The CPUE was highest for Koduvally, (71) followed by Chaliyam (63). The average
price per 100 Kg shell-on mussel during 1996-2008 was € 9.9 (INR 617). This fishery sustains the livelihood of 1,551 mussel pickers
along the South West Coast. The fishery is dependent on the wild of spat fall whose annual density is influenced by the south west
monsoon. The distribution, fishery and management of this fishery along the south west coast of India are described.
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Date 2021-09-16T09:48:57Z
2021-09-16T09:48:57Z
2013
 
Type Article
 
Identifier Not Available
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/63284
 
Language English
 
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