About the Book: Fundamentals of Marine Fisheries
The book Fundamentals of Marine Fisheries presents a structured and
comprehensive overview of marine fisheries, addressing both theoretical
foundations and practical applications. It encompasses key topics such as the
classification of marine environments, the concept of maritime jurisdictions
including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and an analysis of global and
Indian marine capture fisheries. This book delves into various categories of
fisheries resources pelagic, demersal, oceanic, deep-sea, crustacean, molluscan,
and seaweed fisheries alongside discussions on major fishing gears and crafts
employed in Indian marine fisheries. It also highlights contemporary concerns
such as bycatch, ghost fishing, the role of Turtle Excluder Devices