2018-09-092018-09-092018Zoology and Ecology, online first 12 Feb2165-8005https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/688This study has determined a suitable mesh size for small indigenous fish species (SIS) harvesting and has also developed a new gill net operation technique taking into consideration of aquatic biodiversity conservation, the daily intake of micro-nutrients and the livelihood of the rural community. It provides an insight into how employment of specialized fishing gear can help balance SIS fishing as a source of the rural community’s livelihood against biodiversity conservation.application/pdfJournal Article