Aqua culture a lucrative industry
The fresh water fish industry in Hambantota district should be given
a boost fisherfolk say.
They say that there are twenty one perennial tanks throughout
Hambantota district with a total areas of 7836 hectares.
More than 460 seasonal tanks exist in the district with a total area
of 1795 hectares under water during peak periods.
In addition to these there are 16 lagoons along the coastal belt of
Hambantota district with a total surface area of 2800 hectares.
Aqua culture development would provide a lucrative self employment,
such fresh water fish breeding should he encouraged the fisherfolk said. |