Article on problems faced by fisher folks by banning of fish in goa
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PANAJI: The ban on fish import imposed because of the toxic formalin scare and the deficit local supply has led to soaring of prices of the staple food item in Goa.
The markets in Margao, Panaji, Mapusa and Vasco areas have been witnessing a lull as the import of fish has completely stopped following the ban imposed by the state government on it till this month-end.
Currently, there is also a ban till July 31 on fishing using mechanised trawlers off the Goa coast due to the monsoon. Only fishermen using traditional methods of fishing are allowed to venture in the sea but the rough weather has affected their task too.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had on July 21 warned fishermen against venturing into the sea in view of the rough weather conditions.
"We have not been able to go into the sea for the last several days due to the windy weather. It is highly risky to go with a small boat in the waters," Camilo Fernandes, a traditional fisherman from Velsao in South Goa district, said.