Unlocking Fisheries Potential in South India: Growth Dynamics, Challenges and Sustainable Strategies
D.Kandasami *
PG and Research Department of Zoology National College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu-620001, India.
P.Veeramuthumari
Department of Zoology, V. V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar-626001, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Fisheries play a vital role in the economic and nutritional security of South India, encompassing the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana. This paper explores the fisheries potential in the region, analyzing marine and inland fisheries, aquaculture expansion, and technological advancements. The study evaluates fish production trends, government policies, and sustainability challenges using statistical analysis, tables, graphs, and flowcharts. The findings highlight South India's rich fisheries resources, emerging trends in cage culture, shrimp farming, and climate change impacts, emphasizing the need for sustainable management strategies.
Keywords: Fisheries potential, South India, marine fisheries, inland aquaculture, shrimp farming, sustainable fisheries management, climate change impact, overfishing, fisheries economics, technological innovations, biofloc technology, GIS-based fisheries, fisheries policy, biodiversity conservation, blue economy