Environmental Burden of Fishing: Assessment of Fuel Consumption and the Carbon Footprint by Mechanized Fishing Vessels Operating in the Southeastern Arabian Sea

Key Points

• Fuel consumption by mechanized fishing vessels contributes significantly to the carbon footprint.
• Over 50% of the total emissions originate from fuel consumption during fishing operations.
• Observational analysis across the southeastern Arabian Sea examines environmental impacts of fishing activities.
• This highlights the urgent need for sustainable practices to reduce the environmental burden from fishing.