Question

Write a brief note on the categories of fisheries in India?

Answer 1

Fisheries in India are a very important economic activity and a flourishing sector with varied resources and potentials. In India, fishing is categorized into two types: they are
1. Marine or Sea Fisheries
2. Inland or Fresh Water Fisheries

1. Marine or Sea Fisheries:- It includes coastal, off-shore, and deep-sea fisheries mainly on the continental shelf up to a depth of 200 m. Among the coastal states, Kerala leads in marine fish production in India.

2. Inland or Fresh Water Fisheries:- Rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs, ponds, tanks, etc. are the sources of fresh water and provide freshwater fisheries. About 50 percent of the country’s total fish production comes from inland fisheries and Andhra Pradesh is the leading producer in India.