Question

Name the various types of fisheries. Write a note on culture fishery.

Answer 1

1. On the basis of product, fisheries are of
two types:

• Fin fishery
• Shell fishery

2. On the basis of the mode of obtaining fish,
fisheries are of two types:

• Capture fishery
• Culture fishery

3. On the basis of water sources of fish production, fisheries are of three types:

• Marine fishery
• Freshwater fishery
• Brackish water fishery Culture fishery:
  Cultivating, rearing and harvesting of desired fish in small water bodies is called culture fishery. Culture fishery is undertaken mostly inland and near the sea shore.