Scientific Publication

Seasonal juvenile fishery of oilsardine (Sardinella longiceps) at Jalaripeta, Visakhapatnam

Abstract

The Indian oilsardine Sardinella longiceps, locally called as ‘burra kovallu’ or ‘Kerala kovallu’ forms a juvenile fishery during October - November along the Visakhapatnam coast. This seasonal juvenile fishery is the major source of income generation for the fishermen of Jalaripeta, Visakhapatnam