Preliminary Cbservations on the Lunar and Tidal Influences on the Catches of Mullets (Family- Mugilidae) by Gillnet in the Estuary of Mangalore, Karnataka
Preliminary Cbservations on the Lunar and Tidal Influences on the Catches of Mullets (Family- Mugilidae) by Gillnet in the Estuary of Mangalore, Karnataka
Date
1992
Authors
Ahmed, Sarifuddin
Sheshappa, D.S
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) Cochin
Abstract
The paper deals with the lunar and tidal influences on the catches of mullets (Family-
Mugilidae) by gillnets in the estuarine waters of Mangalore. The landings during fullmoon
and new moon phases and during different quarters of the lunar month for a period
from October 1990 to April 1991 are discussed.
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Keywords
Preliminary Observations,Lunar,Tidal Influences ,Catches, Mullets ,Family- Mugilidae,Gillnet,Estuary,Mangalore, Karnataka
Citation
Fishery Tech 29(2):95-98