Methods for identifying maturity and spawning season in commercial crustaceans: an overview

Dineshbabu, A P and Josileen, Jose and Pillai, S Lakshmi and Chakraborty, Rekha D and Dash, Gyanaranjan and Kumar, Rajan and Sarada, P T and Divipala, Indira and Rajkumar, M (2023) Methods for identifying maturity and spawning season in commercial crustaceans: an overview. Marine Fisheries Information Service, Technical and Extension Series (257). pp. 25-29. ISSN 0254-380X

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Abstract

Understanding the spawning peaks/spawning seasons of commercial crustaceans is crucial for informing policy decisions related to their management. Maintaining a healthy spawner biomass during the breeding season is a fundamental requirement to ensure the success of the fishery in subsequent years. A field-oriented methodology for identification of the maturity of different crustaceans can aid in determining the spawning season for each species and proposing protective measures for spawners. The identification of spawning seasons for each species can also contribute to making policy decisions regarding the appropriate timing for fishing closures to safeguard the reproductive stock. The recruitment of new individuals into the population ensures a continuous supply of resources for harvesting. Preserving the reproductive stock and preventing overfishing are essential for the sustainability and long-term viability of the fishery.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Maturity; spawning season; crustaceans
Subjects:	Fish and Fisheries > Fish biology Crustacean Fisheries
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Shellfish Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Shellfish Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Shellfish Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Shellfish Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	27 Mar 2024 08:47
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2024 08:47
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/18232

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