A Study on the Catastrophic Impact of Unscientific Fishing Practice over the Fish Wealth of Kuthiyathodu Region of Pamba River, Kerala, India

Rani S. Dharan, Dr. Sherly Williams.E

Abstract: The catastrophic impact of unscientific fishing practice in Kuthiyathodu region of Pampa River Kerala, India was studied. The study brought out the unscientific practices prevailed in this area. Massive death of fish species was noticed during the study. Water quality analysis was done to prove the unsafe concentration of copper, chromium, lead and cadmium in the Pamba River due to water poisoning. Ulcerative syndrome due to over exposure to pesticide was also observed during the study. So steps to curb the unscientific fishing practices and proper awareness is necessary to sustain the existing fish fauna of this area.

Keywords: Unscientific fishing, catastrophic impact, Kuthiyathodu, Pampa River, Ulcerative syndrome