Fishers in troubled waters again
The Hindu
Shortage of workers forces boat owners to call off deep sea fishing
Unfavourable weather conditions and the pandemic scare have once again driven fishermen into crisis. Consequent to the mass return of migrant fishers and allied workers to their respective States following the COVID-19 spread, many small and medium boat owners from Kozhikode district are calling off deep sea fishing and exploring options to survive the lean period. A situation akin to the trawl ban prevails at most harbours, with the number of anchored boats going up by the day. Fishermen from Puthiyappa and Beypore harbours said they were in deep crisis, and that they had no option but to cancel trips to save on fuel and labour expenses.More Related News
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