Mechanized fishing activity begins today, Aug 1

Agencies

Mangaluru, 01 Aug: After a ban of two months, mechanized fishing begins once again on August 1 in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasaragod districts.

 

More than 1,200 trawler boats in DK district are preparing to venture out into the sea for fishing. There are 850 deep sea trawlers and 350 wooden boats in the district. Most of the deep sea trawler are expected to venture out into the sea on Aug 1st while the remaining trawlers and up to 90% of the purse seining boats in Mangaluru shall enter into the sea after religious ceremonies. 

 

Wooden boats will get into the water only after there is a proper weather condition.

 

In Udupi district too mechanized boats are preparing for new season. It is said that in Malpe, from where over 2,000 mechanized boats operate, boats will begin operations after August 6. In Kasargod boats are waiting to begin hunt for fishes on Thursday.

 

Last time, mechanized fishing was not up to the expectation. This time, country boat fishing done during the monsoon season has also been affected adversely. This time, the fishermen are venturing out into the sea with the hope of good income yet, there is still a fear lying in the background – Satish Kunder, President, Malpe Fishermens Association.