Vol. 3, Issue 10, Part E (2017)

Abstract
Chilika lagoon is the largest lagoon in India. It covers an area of about 1100 sq km. This lagoon is facing physical, ecological, and social challenges in recent years. It supports the livelihood of millions of people in the coastal state of Odisha, India. Presently, traditional fishermen face challenges from present fishing techniques. This paper investigated the past and present fishing techniques used by lagoon fishermen communities. This paper also investigated the impact of present fishing methods on the lagoon ecosystem and fishing communities by using field surveys and geospatial technology.