This book cover the characteristics of Indian major carp hatchlings, induced breeding of Labeo gonius, freshwater catfish and Indian seabass, rearing of murrel fingerlings, selective scampy farming, status of paddy and fish farming, coldwater fisheri... Read more

This book cover the characteristics of Indian major carp hatchlings, induced breeding of Labeo gonius, freshwater catfish and Indian seabass, rearing of murrel fingerlings, selective scampy farming, status of paddy and fish farming, coldwater fisheries of India were included, besides diversification of aquaculture, mono sex farming, low cost fish farming in seasonal wetlands, nanotechnological devices, presently adopted to reduce the stress of fish stock in aquaculture. Reservoir fisheries development, a grossly neglected field in India, with abnormally low productions, disappearance of indigenous fish fauna of the river system, the performance of Tawa reservoir in Madhya Pradesh and better management of reservoir fisheries, as in the case of Pahunj reservoir towards increased fish production have find place in the book. A chapter on riverine fisheries of India, where the present status of some of the mighty rivers, like, river Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari and hilly rivers of Kumaun and torrential rivers of Meghalaya were added in the book. Availability of parent tiger shrimp in Andaman seas, commercial farming of tiger shrimp in Goa using probiotics and the diversification of coastal aquaculture have been discussed in the relevant chapters. Fish health and stresses, encountered in the culture environment and migration in the river systems was mentioned in the book. The present status of marine fisheries in India, details of tuna fishery, an account of deep sea prawns landed in Indian coast, Barracuda, Seerfish, Silverbellies, Anchovies, Sailfish, Jewfish, Catfish, Whitefish, Threadfins, Lizardfish, Threadfin bream, Trevally and Scads, Wolf herring, Snappers, Reefcods, Groupers, Grunters and flatfishes available in Indian waters and scope for capture;based aquaculture and mariculture were new additions. Under fish catching methods, modernization of Indian fishing fleet, responsible fishing, eco friendly advanced fishing technologies, fish aggregating device, exploitation of small pelagic fishes along Indian coasts, and the economics of mechanized fishing trawlers in Indian coast has been included as an advancement of harvesting technologies. Post-harvesting technologies included post-harvest handling of fishes, tuna processing, including the production of sashimi grade tuna, storage of Bombay duck, preparation and scope of minced fish, development of quality upgraded masmin from mackerel tuna, fish ham from tuna red meat and status of fish protein concentrate industry and mechanized fish processing was included as additional topics in the book. Necessity of value added fishery products, market promotion, domestic fish marketing with updated export figures have been covered under fish marketing. Ornamental fish keeping, aquaria and accessories required for tropical fishes, breeding of marine and endemic ornamental fishes and the art of aquascaping, freshly included in the book, will raise the interest of the hobbyists. Less