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The Department of Fisheries says more than twenty fishing vessels that were engaged in fishing activities have been damaged as a result of the recent inclement weather. According to the Director General of the Department, Christy Lal Fernando, the fishing vessels that have experienced technical difficulties are currently stranded at sea. He added that rescue missions and communication with the fishermen are underway as part of locating and rescuing the stranded fishermen. The Department of Fisheries says, the aid of Indian and Maldivian coast guards have been requested for this purpose. Five fishing vessels have been completely destroyed due to the adverse weather. According to the Director General of the Department, Christy Lal Fernando, thirty boats have partially damaged ...

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed Fisheries Director General to take immediate measures to issue the Gazette notification banning the light-coarse fishing method. Although this method of fishing was banned in the Southern sea a few years ago, some fishermen had started engaging in this method again causing harm to the marine eco-system. After considering the situation, the minister instructed Fisheries Director General Christy Lal Fernando to take immediate measures to issue the Gazette notification with regard to the ban on light-coarse fishing. During the Progress Review Meeting held on Monday at the Ministry, Minister Amaraweera had also instructed the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard to take legal action against those who e...

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