61-day marine fishing ban from June 1
The Hindu
The 61-day annual marine fishing ban will be in effect in the coastal belt in Karnataka from June 1 till July 31
The 61-day annual marine fishing ban will be in effect in the coastal belt from June 1 till July 31.
Accordingly, mechanised boats and traditional boats fitted with inboard or outboard engines of 10 HP and above are banned from carrying out fishing activities.
However, fishing boats fitted with engines of up to 10 HP will be allowed to carry out fishing during the period. Those fishermen who flout the government order will not get diesel subsidy for a year, an official release said.
The main objective of banning deep-sea fishing is to protect fish wealth as commercially important species breed during this period. It is also to prevent juveniles fishing and also excessive fishing.
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