Navy vigil on illegal fishing

Ridma Dissanayake

Sri Lanka Navy announced they have taken measures to maintain strict vigilance on illegal fishing to provide protection for the livelihoods of fishermen.

SLN's action has been instrumental in safeguarding fish breeding grounds and related marine resources which are required for better fish catch in the seas around the country. SLNS Vijaya attached to the North-western Naval Command has been able to apprehend 545 illegal nets which include 411 cage nets, 126 Thangus nets, four Surukku nets and two Laila nets in Kalpitiya area last month.

The naval personnel attached to the SLNS Wijaya have also apprehended five fiber glass dingies, six (25 HP) OBMs, five face masks, nine snorkels, 15 fins, five regulators, three back packs, 25 scuba cylinders and three kerosene cans during their raids.