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However, in the recent times with the decline in the fish diversity
and catch, the fisherwomen / fish vendors are avoiding big
marketplaces. At present, captured fish are being sold in the
Village. Whenever the catch is good, it is taken to markets of
Thane and Bhiwandi for selling.
CONCLUSION
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ofUlhasRiver Estuary with a special reference tothe biology of
We are thankful to Principal, VPM's B.N. Bandodkar College Boleophthalmusdussumieri (cuv. &val.) A Minor Project in Biological
of science for support and encouragement. Authors also thank Studies Report Submitted on July 2005.
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Dr. Ninad Raut for his valuable suggestions. The participation
species diversity of Ulhas River Estuary, International conference
of fishermen and fish vendors was integral part of the work and
Biodiversity Asia 2012- Science, Policy and Governance.
we wish to thank them for their contribution.
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