Prawn seed resources around Calicut area

The prawn seed resources around Calicut area have been presented based on a study conducted during the years 1983-85. Their availability and abundance during different periods of the year have been described qualitatively and quantitatively. The important seed grounds are located around West Hill, Elathur; Eranhical and Thiruvangoor regions and the main species are Penaeus indicus, P. monodon and Metapenaeus dobsoni. June-July period appears to be the important season for prawn seed in this area. The nature of the seed grounds has been described along with the environmental conditions.