Fisheries research. In: Indian fisheries 1947 - 1977

Abstract

The fishery research activities in the country were modest prior to 1947. It was mostly species-oriented and centred around the studies on the taxonomy of fish and descriptive natural history carried out by individual scientists working in isolated places. With the realisation of the importance of research for quicker development and rational management of fisheries, specialised research institutions were set up, and organise4 research activities on multiple aspects of fisheries got gradually established