As per the reports of Local18, the fishermen of the Pamban town, in Tamil Nadu, witnessed a sudden surge of fishes in the Gulf of Mannar. This increase in fish brought down their prices in the market, creating a situation of loss for the fishermen.
Around 1,500 fishermen and more than 90 mechanised boats were deployed for fishing in the Gulf of Mannar, through the Pamban South Port in the Ramanathapuram district. According to them, on Friday, the influx of fish was very low. However, when they returned to the shore after a few days, they found a high number of fish in various varieties. As per reports, fishes like katta, nagarai, kadavura, mundakkanni and rockfish came in abundance in the area. But because of such a high quantity, the prices of fish went down, revealed the farmers.
A local fisherman named Linton mentioned the prices these fish were being sold. According to him, the kadavura fish is being sold for Rs 300, nagarai and Mundakkanni for Rs 150 and Katta for Rs 250. The rockfish is being sold in the range of Rs 320 to Rs 350, he added.
The video taken by Local18 shows the numerous farmers handling the high number of fish. They are seen being filled to the brim in plastic baskets and then transferred to bigger containers. These are then carried to strollers for sale.
About a month ago, five fishermen were saved from a capsised boat in the area of Pamban. As per reports, the administration had enforced a ban in place due to bad weather in the area. Despite that the men decided to go out to the sea, on a country boat. A search was carried out for the crew, finding all the members safe.
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