TN Fisheries Dept steps up coastal patrols to tackle illegal fishing amid 61-day ban period

TN Fisheries Dept steps up coastal patrols to tackle illegal fishing amid 61-day ban period

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department has intensified patrolling in the coastal waters of Thoothukudi following multiple complaints of illegal fishing during the 61-day annual fishing ban, which aims to conserve marine biodiversity. The ban, effective from April 15 to June 14, prohibits mechanised boats and trawlers from fishing in Tamil Nadu’s territorial waters to allow fish stocks to regenerate during peak breeding season. Two mechanis…