Current Status of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) Fisheries in Bangladesh and Implications for Future Research and Development DOI Creative Commons
Md. Mehedi Alam, Mohammad Mahfujul Haque, Morena Santi

et al.

Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

ABSTRACT Hilsa shad ( Tenualosa ilisha ) is an anadromous fish, making the single largest wild fishery in Bangladesh, supporting livelihoods of about 2% population and contributing 1% to national GDP. Several studies reported positive outcomes associated with its catch status, biology, ecology, nutritional profile, conservation management socio‐economic impacts. However, significant knowledge gaps exist hilsa fisheries, particularly areas crucial for research development. In this article, we conducted a systematic review literature identify address gaps, challenges priorities fisheries ensure their sustainable production. Recent data from Department Fisheries (DoF) indicate rising production sparking debate accuracy. Reliable are essential avoid miscalculations that could lead risk overfishing or underfishing important fish. matures at 6–12 months, lives 2–6 years, feeds primarily on phytoplankton spawns mostly during full moon September October. The abundance brood river systems before after peak breeding season suggests further needed refine period Although recent molecular have mapped complete genome hilsa, there remains lack comprehensive life cycle—the key catches domestication. Enhancing global demand species requires value addition, such as removing sharp pin bones flesh. DoF has implemented various policies projects, including establishment sanctuaries protect conserve exploitation. these measures sparked controversy due adverse impacts income fishermen. Addressing focused development initiatives Bangladesh.

Language: Английский

Current Status of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) Fisheries in Bangladesh and Implications for Future Research and Development DOI Creative Commons
Md. Mehedi Alam, Mohammad Mahfujul Haque, Morena Santi

et al.

Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

ABSTRACT Hilsa shad ( Tenualosa ilisha ) is an anadromous fish, making the single largest wild fishery in Bangladesh, supporting livelihoods of about 2% population and contributing 1% to national GDP. Several studies reported positive outcomes associated with its catch status, biology, ecology, nutritional profile, conservation management socio‐economic impacts. However, significant knowledge gaps exist hilsa fisheries, particularly areas crucial for research development. In this article, we conducted a systematic review literature identify address gaps, challenges priorities fisheries ensure their sustainable production. Recent data from Department Fisheries (DoF) indicate rising production sparking debate accuracy. Reliable are essential avoid miscalculations that could lead risk overfishing or underfishing important fish. matures at 6–12 months, lives 2–6 years, feeds primarily on phytoplankton spawns mostly during full moon September October. The abundance brood river systems before after peak breeding season suggests further needed refine period Although recent molecular have mapped complete genome hilsa, there remains lack comprehensive life cycle—the key catches domestication. Enhancing global demand species requires value addition, such as removing sharp pin bones flesh. DoF has implemented various policies projects, including establishment sanctuaries protect conserve exploitation. these measures sparked controversy due adverse impacts income fishermen. Addressing focused development initiatives Bangladesh.

Language: Английский

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