When fishing is banned in Goa

The fishing ban occurs uniformly in the coastal areas – Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra

The fishing ban has been observed in Goa since 1981

The ban in Goa has 2 primary objectives. Firstly... It facilitates fish breeding

Secondly ... It prevents fishermen from endangering their lives in the choppy monsoon seas

The fishing ban applies only to mechanized boats, while traditional fishermen are exempt from it | PIC: Atish Naik

The current ban lasts from June 1 to July 31

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