| dc.description.abstract | Marine fishes contributing a very momentous role in the fisheries sector which is a paramount
sector especially for the coastal community for their living. Both fresh and dry fishes are playing
their essential role in the economy of coastal as well as whole Bangladesh. But there is a huge gap
between species composition and quantity of fresh and dry marine fish species availability. Several
factors are caused for the gap. So, the study was conducted in two seasons like as monsoon and
post-monsoon to observe the different factors that influenced the availability of marine fresh and
dry fish species in Chittagong region. Primary data were collected from the selected study areas by
questionnaires and interview methods and also observed the related factors, which influenced the
variation in species composition of dry and fresh marine species. Present study identified a total of
64 species of finfish and shellfish in the Chittagong region in fresh condition where 28 species of
finfish and shellfish were available in dry condition during the study period. The study also
identified that seasonal variation is the main factor, which influences the species availability.
Harpodon nehereus was the most dominated species in both fresh and dry condition in all seasons.
Sun drying and improved solar drying are the main methods practicing for drying of fish in the
study area. Climate change, political conflicts, financial crisis, etc. mentioned as major constraints
in the drying industry. | en_US |
