At the Madras Research Centre of CMFRI, there existed data for areas (Fig. 1) south of 15°40'N
Upto the latitude zone of I0°40'N off Velanganni in depths ranging from 10 to 130 m for a eight year period
From 1973 to 1980. The results of analysis of these data are presented here with a view to providing information on and extending our knowledge about the spatial and seasonal distribution of various indusirially important fisheries as also their resource potential along the north Tamil Nadu-South Andhra Coast
