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Handling and transport of fish
(National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi, 2001) Balachandran, K.K.; Ravishankar, C.N.; Gopal, T.K.S.
The tropical fisheries comprising of several species of fish in varying sizes impose several problems in their handling and preservation. This is one of the reasons for substantial wastage of the landed wealth. The paper discusses the precautions to be taken in proper handling, temporary preservation methods such as icing, as well as storage in refrigerated / chilled sea water. The need for packaging and containers, both traditional and modern, for short and long distance transportation of fresh fish is indication. A short account of transportation of live fish and the importance of hygiene in maintaining fresh fish quality also are discussed.