Indian coasts (fisheries): Why is marine fishing less developed along the Saurashtra (Kathiawar) coast? Assess physical oceanography and coastal morphology constraints affecting fish productivity and harbours. Choose the main reason.

Difficulty: Medium

• Narrow, rocky continental shelf with poor nutrient upwelling and fewer natural harbours
• Excess freshwater inflow from large rivers reduces salinity
• Very cold currents create sea ice near the coast
• Total fishing ban imposed year-round