In 2 weeks, the annual ban on fishing begins in Goa
If you’ve been to the market to do your daily dose of groceries, you will have probably noticed that the price of fish is suddenly quite high. Kingfish is about Rs. 1000 a kilo, while the humble Mackerel is selling for about Rs. 200 for half a dozen. If you’re curious as to why the […]
Trawler owners unsure of resuming fishing off Goa’s waters
From the onset of the monsoons in June, Goa’s annual fishing ban came into effect. Now, with the weakening of the monsoon season, the fishing ban is almost over. However, there is an uncertainty on the part of the fishing trawler owners when it comes to resuming fishing in the high seas. Trawler owners keep […]
Drishti lifeguards rescue fishermen in two separate incidents
The monsoons are still on in Goa even though they seem to have abated for now. That being said, it’s still not safe enough to go into the sea. Swimming is still off limits although the fishing ban is about to be lifted. That means fishermen are getting ready to start fishing once more. Of […]
No fish in the curry dish!
A pinch in the pocket for all seafood lovers in Goa as only a few trawlers have ventured into the sea even after the end of the fishing ban. According to a wholesaler from the municipal market, Christina Fernandes, the fish available in the market are from Chennai, Kolkata and Karwar. There is hardly any […]
