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Demersal fishing gear refers to equipment used to catch fish that live near the bottom of water bodies, such as trawls, gillnets, and traps. In India, local communities utilize traditional demersal gear like bottom-set gillnets and hand-operated dredges to harvest species like pomfret and shrimp. These methods support livelihoods in coastal regions, with products often sold fresh or processed for domestic markets. |
