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Aligns with rules set by Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, which mandates monitoring for vessels in international waters
Research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen completes marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and departs Colombo
Sri Lanka to implement digital tracking, quotas to regulate fuel for fisheries sector
Nets and fishing gears also will be provided for fishermen
Ready to collaborate with government, bilateral partners, and multilateral agencies to ensure recovery
Event brought together representatives from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka
FAO, Fisheries Ministry launch digital platform for smart and sustainable shrimp aquaculture
Four-member delegation was in Sri Lanka for five days
Each reservoir estimated to lose 20 to 40 tonnes fish a year with water releases
Sri Lanka established committee to look into foreign research vessel only this month
A UN-flagged FAO research vessel is scheduled to conduct marine ecosystem, fish stock research in July/August
A one-year ban on foreign research vessels under last year, but new govt has failed to appoint SOP panel so far
Accident insurance coverage for those engaged in fishing
Northern fishermen have repeatedly complained over Indian bottom trawling
3 million dollar project to strengthen inland fisheries and promote sustainable aquaculture in Sri Lanka
“There is a mafia going on in the ice business. This is not fair.
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Thousands of northern fishermen faces risk of losing livelihood due to Indian bottom trawling
poaching by Indian fishermen has been ob the rise since recent past
Fisheries minister met South Korean ambassador Miyon Lee this week to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.
Sri Lanka and India meet at 6th Joint Working Group to discuss fishermen issue in Northern sea
Technology strengthens resilience of fishing operations, ensuring higher-quality products reach market, reducing waste
25 rupees per litre of diesel upto a 300,000 litres a month, and 25 rupees per litre of kerosene upto 15 litres a day
Mangroves are home to Sri Lanka’s iconic mud crabs.
“They are like black gold,” Devananda said.
Navy operations to combat illegal fishing with a view to supporting legal fishing activities
The funds will establish four community-operated mini hatcheries in Batticaloa, Mullaitivu, Anuradhapura and Monaragala
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