Fisheries Management in Stanley Reservoir - A Case Analysis
Fisheries Management in Stanley Reservoir - A Case Analysis
Date
2015
Authors
Angela, S. Agnes Daney
Immanuel, Sheela
Ananthan, P. S.
Anand, G. Ajay
Krishnan, M.
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
Fisheries in reservoirs, play a significant role in the
livelihood of rural communities. In this context, a
study was undertaken in Stanley reservoir in Salem
district of Tamil Nadu to understand management
of fisheries in the largest reservoir in South India.
An attempt was made to comprehend the problems
encountered by the fishers. The Department of
Fisheries takes lead role in the management of the
reservoir. Rules and regulations are framed by the
Department of Fisheries including annual stocking
of fish seeds. Fishing in the Stanley reservoir is
carried out by licensed fishers whose numbers are
regulated by the Department of Fisheries. It was
observed that mesh size regulations and closed
seasons are not enforced strictly. Fishers need to sell
the catch to the Fishermen Co-operative Marketing
Society which gives them reasonable price. The
major constraints perceived by the fishers were
‘fluctuating income’ and ‘poaching
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Keywords
Stanley reservoir, fisheries management, licensed fishers
Citation
Fishery Tech 52(1):58-61