Abstract:

Natural fish resoureces in Hunan are characterized by the great variety,distinct areal differece,serious degradation and great potentialities for proliferation.The decline of natural fish resources results mainly from the reduction of natural waters,the deterioration of water quality,excessive water conservancy projects and the confusion of management and administration of fishery.Some measures to protect and proliferate natural fish resources are suggested;improve the ecological conditions for fishes,strengthen the management and administration of fishery;optimize the composition of fish fauna;determine the fishing forbidden period and zone,and enhance the research of natural fish resources.

Key words: Hunan Province, Natural fish resources, Protection and proliferation