Fishery of 7 pelagic fishes within and outside PFZ during 2015 to 2019 reveals that the average length these is more compare areas. This study carried out on Mirkarwada harbor along Maharashtra coast. The fish catch from different fishing gears shows occurrence few species every year, were only considered for period. caught in purse seine found than PFZ. It can be concluded advisories seems ben...

Research surveys attempting to use acoustic devices (i.e. echo sounders and sonar) to avoid bycatch and STFO are significantly hindered by the lack of any way to accurately verify what is actually under their vessel and being recorded on their instruments. Purse seine fishermen have a distinct advantage as they can refine catch estimates with every successful set and no doubt become quite profi...