Live Transportation of Food Fishes : Current Scenario and Future Prospects

Live fish has emerged as a highly in-demand commodity in the recent past due to the progressive quality concepts of seafood consumers. Live fish transportation depends on several internal and external factors which need to be considered critically for improving survival as well as quality during transportation. The lack of a systematic approach for live fish transportation, from on-farm handling to marketing, is the most significant issue faced by the stakeholders. This article provides an integrated insight into the current state of knowledge in the field of live transportation of food fishes emphasizing the significance, present status, challenges and exploration possibilities.