The fishing ban in Chennai has significant impacts on local seafood products and the fishing industry in Tamil Nadu. During the annual 61-day ban period from April 15 to June 14, mechanized fishing vessels are prohibited from operating in the Bay of Bengal to allow fish breeding and conservation.
This ban affects the availability of popular local seafood products including pomfret, seer fish, prawns, and crabs in Chennai markets. Traditional country boats using non-mechanized methods are still permitted to fish within 5 nautical miles from the shore, providing limited supply of fresh catch to local consumers.
The Tamil Nadu government implements various welfare measures during this period, including providing financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 to registered fishermen families. Local fish vendors and seafood restaurants adapt by sourcing from alternative locations or using frozen stocks, while some focus on promoting inland freshwater fish varieties available during the ban period. |
