Marine fish production in India during January to June 1979

The total marine fish production in India (excluding Andamans and Lakshadweep) during the half year ending June 1979 was provisionally estimated at 546,876 tonnes as against 530,056 tonnes recorded during the corresponding period in 1978, showing an increase of about 17,000 tonnes (3.17%).In general, the monthly production during the half year showed a decreasing trend from the first month, recording the maximum in January and the minimum in June. While Kerala accounted for the highest catch of pelagic fishes, Maharashtra contributed the maximum catch of demersal fishes