Peace booms fish harvest in Mannar & Trincomalee
Following the lifting of all fishing restrictions in
the island's north, over 200% growth in the fish harvest has been
reported from Mannar and Trincomalee districts. According to the
statistics collected by Sri Lanka Navy , 229% growth in fish harvest and
155% growth in number fishing boats went out sea for fishing have been
indicated for 14 days.
Sri Lanka Navy lifted all fishing restrictions imposed
on the Island's coastal waters on the 20th June 2009. The measure was
taken as a step towards bringing normalcy to the area after the end 30
years terror rule.
The significant growth of 203% in fish harvest has
been reported from the Mannar district, after resettlement of 700
displaced families in Musali, Arippu, Swariyapuram, Vankalai and Mannar
areas. The resettled fishermen were provided fishing gear and other
assistance.
The Northern Province of Sri Lanka alone is comprised
of 480 km long coastline, with 250 fishing villages. According to the
Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, over 35,000 active
fishermen in the Northern Province produce 14000 tons of fish annually.
The Ministry sources added that arrangements are now being made to
transport excess fish products to Colombo using insulated trucks.
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