ACTIVITIES-I

Activities
As Fisheries Scientist, had the opportunity to be involved in all the marine fisheries related activities by active participation from programming the survey to the implementation stage. The survey strategies of the vessels are pre-programmed assigning targets for achievements in terms of fishing days, fishing effort, and fishing areas . The survey vessels are designed to undertake different fishing methods like demersal trawling, mid-water trawling, long lining squid jigging, purse-seining, monofilament and multifilament long lining, trap fishing etc The survey and research objectives include spatio-temporal distribution pattern of demersal resources, biological characteristics of important fin-fishes, hydrographic parameters such as salinity, temperature, depth, and sampling of benthic organisms through mud grab operation. Estimation of abundance indices of the fish species, preparation of species inventory, imparting training to fishermen in fishing techniques through demonstration. Guide the researchers in their research activities leading to post graduation and Phd degrees.

Specialised Activities
Well experienced in organising extension activities by organising workshops, seminars and open houses for the benefit of the fishermen by creating awareness among them the opportunities available for enhancing the fish catch, the various technologies and resources thereof as part of the socio-economic upliftment of the fishing community. The open houses mostly organised on board the fishing vessels are aimed at the students and the public to create awareness among them about the marine fishing activities.
The application of remote sensing technique in marine fisheries is another area where Indian fisheries has made significant progress The marine data collected through dedicated Ocean satellite, is analysed for short term fishery forecast which in turn is utilised by the fishermen.