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Socio-economic analysis of finfish culture in cages in coastal waters of Kerala, southwest coast of India
- Source :
- Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India. 62:54-59
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Marine Biological Association of India, 2020.
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Abstract
- Cage culture of finfish is becoming a popular alternate source of livelihood in Vembanad Lake in Kerala, India. A study was conducted during November to December, 2016 to assess the socio-economic status of the farmers practicing cage culture in Kerala and the resultant economic benefits. Data on demographic features, farming activities, specific culture and farm management practices, economics and problems related to cage farming were collected from 36 active farmers of the Ernakulam District. Etroplus suratensis (Pearl spot), Lates calcarifer (Asian sea bass), and Genetically Improved Farm Tilapia (GIFT) were the major species cultured
Details
- ISSN :
- 00253146
- Volume :
- 62
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........97782182059b2f643b6e5f4986208ce8
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.6024/jmbai.2020.62.1.2122-06