Thousands of mechanised fishing boats will return to the sea after the 61-day annual fishing ban in Tamil Nadu ended on June 14. The seasonal restriction aimed to conserve marine resources, with over one lakh fishermen expected to resume operations across the coast
Kerala will implement its 52-day trawling ban from June 9 to July 31 to conserve fish stocks during the monsoon breeding season. Traditional fishing is allowed, while authorities have set up patrols, control rooms, and support measures for affected workers
Tamil Nadu’s fishing ban ended on June 14, but rough weather and IMD wind alerts are keeping boats ashore. The extended delay has left fishermen struggling financially and led to a shortage of fresh fish in coastal markets
