
News in Frames: Ban season, but the catch holds
Photo: K. R. Deepak Waiting tides: Traditional catamarans line the Bay of Bengal coast, venturing out in the absence of trawlers, as small-scale fishermen continue to rely on nearshore waters during the ban. Photo: N. Rajesh Scarce catch: Fish prices have surged during the 61-day annual ban, as limited nearshore catch by country boats struggles to meet demand after mampanised vessels were taken off the waters. Photo: B. Jothi Ramalingam Shallow hopes: Off Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai, small-boat fishermen continue to fish in shallow waters, sustaining livelihoods despite restrictions on larger fishing vessels.Photo: K.R. Deepak Waiting tides:...
