During the tourist season, fish is scarce

Challenges of small-scale fishermen due to strong winds in the sea

Sakal News Service

- Malvan, 19th: Strong winds have hit the Konkan coast and it has had an effect on fishing. Due to increased demand, fish prices have more than doubled, with small-scale fishermen getting only marginal fish. Now that tourist season has started, fish lovers have to pay extra to savor the pricey fish: Fishermen explained that the wind has eased a bit today.

High prices of fish: Surmai available at the rate of Rs 550 to 700 per kg sold today at Rs 1000 per kg, Pomfret at Rs 807 per kg now sold at Rs 1200 per kg Mackerel at 1200 per kg/basket, now at Rs 2400 per kg, Shark at Rs 350 per kg, was now available at Rs 500 per kg today.

Due to the 'destructive fishing' using LED, which takes place at night in the Konkan coastal area, local fishermen are deprived of fish for three to four months. 'It had become difficult to get any fish, as there was no action taken by the authorities to prevent LED fishing, the fishermen held a meeting of the fishermen of the district in the coastal area in the election and decided to boycott the election.

Due to the aggressive stance of the fishermen, the authorities paid immediate attention to this serious issue, and in the last few days, the fisheries department conducted a strict campaign in the coastal areas of the district to catch LED fishing boats. Therefore - satisfaction was expressed from the fishermen. In the past few days, the local fishermen were getting good quality fish in abundance. However, due to a sudden storm, the sea environment has changed and this has affected the fishing.