| This study highlights the nutritional, medicinal, and economic importance of freshwater fish and shellfish from the Karli River, Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India. Fish contain vital macronutrients and micronutrients advantageous to human health, including omega-3 fatty acids that enhance cardiovascular and cognitive function. The known therapeutic qualities of indigenous fish species illustrate their potential in conventional health practices. Fishing in Karli River is a very important way for people in the area to make a living, and there is a lot of demand for it in the market. Freshwater fish also play key ecological roles in riverine habitats by becoming bio-indicators and natural fertilizers. To keep these many benefits, such as the health, nutrition, and economic well-being of the people in the area, it is important to protect and manage the freshwater biodiversity in the Karli River in a way that is sustainable.
Keywords: Fresh water fish, Karli river, Sindhudurg district, medicinal use, nutritional use, commercial use
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