Fish Farming
It is the process by which commercial cultivation and production of fish are done in an enclosed area. There are three types of fish farming;
- Extensive Fish Farming: In this type of fish farming the natural sources of fish are used resulting in lesser economic and labour inputs.
- Semi-Intensive Fish Farming: In this type of fish farming even though most natural sources of fish are used with man-made modifications to meet commercial needs. So, a moderate amount of economy and labor inputs are required.
- Intensive Fish Farming: In this type of fish farming man-made sources for commercially important fish are used which requires a huge amount of economy and labor inputs.
Fish Production and Fish Farming
Fisheries are an important source of many products that are very beneficial for commercial purposes. A fishery is a form of aquaculture that deals with the harvesting and rearing of fish. Fisheries are a very fast-growing sector in India. Fisheries are the source of a huge range of nutritional value, commerce, food options, income, etc. On average, around 500 million people are directly dependent on fisheries for their livelihood which is estimated to be around 250 billion U.S. dollars in global GDP.
Table of Content
- What are Fisheries?
- What is Fish Production?
- Fish Farming
- Importance of Fishing
- Some Commercially Valuable Fish Species