Deep Sea Fishery Resources of India

Deep Sea Fishery Resources of India is a comprehensive textbook that presents the scientific principles, biological diversity, technological advancements, and sustainable management of India's deep-sea fishery resources. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate fisheries education, the book integrates fundamental concepts with recent developments in marine science, fisheries technology, and the Blue Economy. The book provides a detailed account of the physical and biological characteristics of India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), deep-sea ecosystems, oceanography, commercially important deep-sea fishes, crustaceans, cephalopods, sharks, and rays. It also explains fishery exploration methods, modern fishing craft and gear, stock assessment techniques, seafood processing, value addition, fisheries economics, conservation strategies, and ecosystem-based fisheries management. Special emphasis is placed on emerging technologies such as remote sensing, GIS, artificial intelligence, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), environmental DNA (eDNA), hydroacoustic surveys, satellite-based Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories, digital fisheries, and climate-resilient resource management. The book also examines national policies, institutional frameworks, fisheries legislation, and future opportunities for the sustainable development of India's deep-sea fisheries. Richly illustrated with scientific diagrams, maps, tables, identification plates, and practical examples, this book serves as a valuable reference for classroom learning, competitive examinations, research, and professional practice.