Overview
Goa has a coastal line of about 106 kms. and inland water ways
upto 250 kms. The coast is full of creeks and estuaries formed
by rivers. The coastal and inshore waters are very rich in fishery
resources specially Mackerels and Sardines. Little wonder then
that fish constitutes a major food item for Goan palate. Thus
fishery is an attractive area of business besides employing
a large number of population. The fishermen population is 30225.
The fish marine catch in 1998-99 is estimated at 65,841 tonnes
valued at Rs. 9,029 lakhs. Fish Varieties & Marine
Products
The main varieties of fishes and other marine food products
available in Goa are :
- Mackerels
- Seer Fish
- Pomfrets
- Prawns
- Sharks
- Sardines
- Kowala Koval (White sardines)
- Sciaenaeids
- Butter fish
- Silver belly
- Soles Crabs
- Cuttle fish/squids
Disposal
Methods of Disposal of Marine Fish Catch include:
- Marketed Fish
- Sun Dried Fish
- Salted Fish
- Miscellaneous Including Manure
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