With this, Mangalore Fishing Port is once again is buzzling with activities.
Among more than 700 mechanised boats, almost half have begun their voyage, according to fishermen leader Vasudev Bolur.
“Although the fishing ban had ended on Wednesday, August 10, the deep sea fishing vessels had received green signal to venture into sea on August 3, as they have to travel several kilo-metres. Hundreds of remaining fishermen ventured into sea on Thursday,” he said.
However, Mr Bolar said that a considerable number of fishermen have decided to lift the anchors only after scheduled Samudra Pooja on August 13.
Earlier in the day, heavy rush was witnessed for ice bars and diesel. Ice bars were reportedly sold in black.
This year, the fishing ban was imposed from June 15. The Karnataka Government, in accordance with the Karnataka Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act 1986, had imposed a 57-day fishing ban along coastal Karnataka keeping in mind the welfare of fishermen and fisheries business in the State and to allow the breeding of the fish during the ban period.
The ban was applicable for fishing activity being taken with the help of mechanised boats, trawlers, and country boats with in-bound or out-bound engines above 10 HP.
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