Monitoring of Fish and Shellfish Biodiversity and Marketing Channels in Fish Landing Centre, Noakhali, Bangladesh

Fish Species Availability and Marketing System of Fish in Different Markets of Noakhali District in Bangladesh

The present study was conducted to identify the existing marketing system and availability of fish species in different markets of Noakhali district of Bangladesh. It was found that the fish distribution chain from producers to consumers was passed through a number of intermediaries: local fish retailers, agents, wholesalers and retailers. Five types of marketing channels were found in this stu...

Socioeconomic Status of Pond Fish Farmers of Charbata, Noakhali, Bangladesh

Research Paper Freshwater fish farming has become a promising and gainful methodology to attain self-sufficiency in food sector and also to create diverse livelihood opportunities of rural people in Bangladesh. Information on socioeconomic framework of the fish farmers forms a good base for successful implementation of developmental program of the economically backward sector. The present study...

Contamination profile of heavy metals in marine fish and shellfish

Rapid industrialization along with advanced agricultural activities led to the contamination in aquatic environment with heavy metals. Heavy metals ultimately pass into human body through having aquatic animals like fish, prawn and crab. In this study, accumulation of heavy metals (zinc, copper, iron, cadmium and lead) in various organs of four commonly consumed fish (Euthynnus affinis...

Traditional jute (Corchorus spp.) retting process: A significant threat to fish health and fish biodiversity in Chandpur District, Bangladesh

The study was conducted to assess the impact of traditional jute retting process on the fish health and fish biodiversity in the six upazilas of Chandpur district, Bangladesh. Data were collected from respondents through face to face interviews and focus group discussions. All of the jute farmers in the study area used traditional water retting methods to extract fibres and these methods were e...

Seafood allergies: Fish and shellfish