Fisheries

1. Fisheries – Definition
   Fisheries involve breeding, rearing, harvesting, and processing of fish for food and livelihood.
2. Importance of Fisheries
   Fisheries contribute to food security, employment, nutrition, and export earnings.
3. Types of Fisheries
   Fisheries are classified into marine, inland, and aquaculture systems.
4. Marine Fisheries
   Marine fisheries operate in seas and oceans and contribute significantly to fish production.
5. Inland Fisheries
   Inland fisheries include rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and tanks.
6. Aquaculture
   Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions.
7. Freshwater Aquaculture
   Freshwater aquaculture is practised in ponds and tanks using species like carp.
8. Brackish Water Aquaculture
   Brackish water aquaculture is common in coastal areas for shrimp farming.
9. Composite Fish Culture
   Composite fish culture involves rearing compatible fish species together for a higher yield.
10. Fish Seed – Importance
    Quality fish seed ensures a better survival rate and higher productivity.
11. Fish Breeding
    Induced breeding ensures timely and quality fish seed production.
12. Fish Feeding
    Balanced feed improves growth rate and feed conversion efficiency.
13. Water Quality Management
    Proper water quality maintains fish health and productivity.
14. Fish Diseases
    Disease management reduces mortality and economic losses.
15. Harvesting of Fish
    Timely harvesting ensures optimum size and better market price.
16. Post-Harvest Management
    Proper icing, storage, and processing reduce spoilage and losses.
17. Integrated Fish Farming
    Fish farming integrated with livestock improves resource efficiency.
18. Reservoir Fisheries
    Reservoir fisheries utilise large water bodies for fish production.
19. Ornamental Fisheries
    Ornamental fish culture has high export potential.
20. Fisheries and Livelihoods
    Fisheries provide livelihood to millions in coastal and inland areas.
21. Blue Economy
    Blue economy promotes the sustainable use of aquatic resources.
22. Government Initiatives in Fisheries
    Programs support infrastructure, seed production, and marketing.
23. Climate Change and Fisheries
    Climate change affects fish breeding, migration, and productivity.
24. Sustainable Fisheries
    Sustainable practices ensure long-term resource availability.
25. Fisheries and NABARD
    NABARD finances fish ponds, hatcheries, and cold chain infrastructure.