Goa

Fisheries

Goa has a coastal line of about 105 kms. and inland water ways upto 250 kms. The coast is full of creeks and estuaries formed by rivers. The coastal and inshore waters are very rich in fishery resources specially Mackerels and Sardines. Little wonder then that fish constitutes a major food item for Goan palate. Thus fishery is an attractive area of business besides employing a large number of population. The fishermen population is 30225. The fish marine catch in 1998-99 is estimated at 65,841 tonnes valued at Rs. 9,029 lakhs.

The main varieties of fishes and other marine food products available in Goa are :

• Mackerels
  
  
• Seer Fish
  
  
• Pomfrets
  
  
• Prawns
  
  
• Sharks
  
  
• Sardines
  
  
• Kowala Koval (White sardines)
  
  
• Sciaenaeids
  
  
• Butter fish
  
  
• Silver belly
  
  
• Soles Crabs
  
  
• Cuttle fish/squids