Handling and transport of fish
Handling and transport of fish
Date
2001
Authors
Balachandran, K.K.
Ravishankar, C.N.
Gopal, T.K.S.
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National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi
Abstract
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.
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Balachandran, K.K., Ravishankar, C.N. and Gopal, T.K.S. (2001) Handling and transport of fish. In: Sustainable Indian fisheries (Eds. Pandian, T.J.) National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi pp.232-249