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TYPES & DISTRIBUTION OF

FISHERIES.

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FISHERIES

Fisheries and fishing is one of the oldest

occupation of human beings.

The importance of fisheries have increased

because of rapid growth of population of the

world.

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TYPES OF FISH

About 30,000 types of fish are found in the

world.

Fish can be divided into 3 types on the

basis of fishing centers.

Deep Sea Fish

Coastal Fish

Fresh Water Fish

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Deep Sea Fish- these are found in very

deep seas and are fished in small quantity.

Coastal Fish- these are fished from shallow

deep seas near the coastal area. These vary in

quality and quantity both.

Fresh Water Fish- these are found in salt

waters, in rivers and lakes and in artificial

ponds.

NECESSARY CONDITIONS FOR

FISHERIES

1.Temperature of water.

2. Availability of Banks

3. Dissected Coasts

4. Depth of water

5.River Mouths

6.Sun Light

7.Ocean Currents

8.Consumer Markets

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Major Fishing Areas of North & South America,

Canada & Europe.

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Types of fish and their operation sectors

FISHERIES REGIONS OF THE

WORLD

Fisheries regions of the world can be

divided into 2 parts:

A) Sea Fish

B) Fresh Water Fish

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THE NORTH-WEST PACIFIC FISHING

GROUNDS

These are located from Bering Sea to East China

Sea.

These are found in the eastern coasts of Russian

Federation, Japan, Korea, China, Philippines and

Vietnam.

The main types of fish of this area are Sara line,

Herring, Mineral, Salmon, Cuttlefish, Crustacean,

Cod, Tuna and Halibut.

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THE NORTH-WEST ATLANTIC

FISHING GROUNDS

These fishing grounds are extended from

Newfoundland to eastern shores of New

England.

Many fish banks are found in this area. Grand

Bank is the most important fishing bank.

Most important fish are Macreal, Lobster, Rose

Fish, Shaad and Halibut.

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THE NORTH –EAST ATLANTIC FISHING GROUNDS

These are extended from Iceland to Mediterranean shores along with the coasts of Europe.

This is the largest fish producing region of the world.

Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland, and Denmark come under this region.

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The entire region is divided into 12

sub parts:

1.Dogger’s Bank

2.Norway and Lofoten Islands.

3. Baltic Sea

4. White Sea

5. Irish Sea

6.North Ireland and Western Scotland

7.North Scotland and surrounding islands

8.Western and Southern Ireland coasts

9.English Channel

10.Iceland Island

11.Skagerrak Island

12.Bay of Biscay

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THE NORTH-EAST PACIFIC

GROUNDS

This area is situated in Pacific Coast and is

extended from Alaska to California.

The areas included in it are western coasts of

U.S.A. and Canada.

Cold climate of this region is responsible for the

large stores of fish in this area.

Major types of fish caught in this area are

Salmon, Herring, Crab and Oyster.

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SOUTH- AMERICAN PACIFIC

COASTAL FISHING GROUNDS

Peru is the 2nd largest fish producing country

in the world.

Chile is also developing fast in this field.

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NORTH AMERICAN GULF COASTAL FISHING GROUNDS

These extend from coasts of Texas to the coasts of North Carolina states of the U.S.A.

This area belongs to warm water current namely Gulf Stream.

Head fish, Mullet and Shrimp are the main types of fish produced.

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FISHING GROUNDS OF INDIA

The fishing grounds of India are extended along the coast of Indian Ocean.

The fishing centers of India are divided into two parts:

A) Along the coasts of Arabian Sea( Maharashtra, Gujarat, Coast of Malabar)

B) Along the coasts of Bay of Bengal (West Bengal, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gulf of Mannar)

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Fishing Area s of India

FRESH WATER FISH

Fresh water fish are found in rivers,

canals, ponds, lakes and cold water

reservoir.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

The main fish exporting countries of the

world are Japan, Norway, Peru , Canada

and Newfoundland.

The main fish importing countries are

U.S.A., Great Britain, Germany and France.

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CONSERVATION OF FISHERIES

Find out the areas of fish and try to estimate the total quantity of fish available there.

Fishing should be done under the supervision of skilled fishermen.

Scientific and technical methods should be employed.

The quantity of fishing should be fixed.

Ecological balance of fishing grounds should be maintained.

The water of fishing areas should not be allowed to pollute.

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THANK YOU

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