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VOL. 5, ISSUE 4 (2020)
Barringtonia speciosa in Neulo method of fishing: An Anthropological Study among the Nicobarese tribe of Car Nicobar Islands
Authors
Dr. Rahul Patel
Abstract
Present study applying
anthropological methods of fieldwork in fifteen villages attempts to examine
usages of ‘Barringtonia speciosa’ popularly known as ‘Kinyav’ in a traditional
method of fishing known as ‘Neulo’ among the Nicobarese tribe of Car Nicobar
Islands. The study was conducted residing with the Nicobarese of the Car
Nicobar island in pre-tsunami and post-tsunami phase at Big Lapathi, Kinmai and
Mus villages. The study finds that due to culture contact with outer
cultures and various forms of media, the Nicobarese are getting more and more
aware to conservation of biodiversity and their environment but on the same
time demand and market forces are leading to overharvesting of aquatic
resources through modern machines and chemicals which is urgently required to
be controlled. Also, the Barringtonia speciosa which was an important fauna of
the Car Nicobar needs to be protected as part of their natural habitat. The
tree has several medicinal as well as timber usages. So, sensitizations and
awareness at local level shall be part of environment building efforts.
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Pages:49-53
How to cite this article:
Dr. Rahul Patel "Barringtonia speciosa in Neulo method of fishing: An Anthropological Study among the Nicobarese tribe of Car Nicobar Islands". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2020, Pages 49-53
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