Inland Fisheries

5.5.3.7 Conservation and management

Bivalves are one of the least managed fishery resources along the Indian coast. There is no proper regulation for effective utilization and conservation of bivalve resources. Sexually mature bivalves with high reproductive potential constitute bivalve fishery. Indiscriminate exploitation of young clams and mussels take place in some states, especially in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Efforts for fishing bivalves can be enhanced in majority of the states.