The life history and fishery of hilsa in Bangladesh and their implication for management
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A brief account is given of the life history of hilsa (Hilsa ilisha ), the national fish of Bangladesh. The production ofthis fish is approximately equals 30% of the total fish production of the country; the hilsa fishery is mainly confined to the artisanal sector, with traditional non-mechanized and mechanized boats in the inland and sea water, respectively. Management of the fishery is also discussed briefly.
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Fishbyte 7 (1): 3-4