Sightings and Strandings
NAME
Gracy.D
gracyd06@gmail.com
DATE
03/06/2025
REGION
FOCAL GROUP
Bonyfish
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DESCRIPTION
Sankara meen: *Habitat:* Sankara meen (also known as King Fish or Surmai) inhabits coastal waters, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. They're found in schools near coral reefs, rocky structures, and coastal areas. *Price in Chennai:* Prices may vary depending on the market and season - Fresh Sankara meen: ₹400 - ₹800 per kilogram *Fishing Gear:* Sankara meen are often caught using: 1. Hooks and lines (trolling or handlines) 2. Nets (such as gillnets or drift nets) 3. Longlines *Imported or Exported:* India exports seafood, including fish products. Sankara meen is a popular export species, particularly to countries like the US, Japan, and the EU. However, imports are relatively less Location:kasimedu fish market
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