Fishing resumes as Goa lifts ban Wednesday August 13, 9:08 PM
Kutbana (Goa), Aug. 13 (ANI): Fishing in Goa has commenced after a two-month ban by the government.
The ban is imposed every year from June 10 to August 11 to protect the breeding fish which are found in the waters in this season. Fishermen offered special prayers before going deep in the sea. "Today is Poornima (full moon day). By worshipping the sea it becomes peaceful. Storms are controlled. That is why it is important." said Gurudas, a priest, explaining the significance of the special prayers.
Traders, who had been importing fish from neighbouring states during the ban period, said they hoped for good business in the coming season.
"I hope we have a good season this year. But the problem is that other states have already started fishing. I hope God gives us a good season this year. Fishing has already started in Karnataka and Maharashtra from the 1st. We are starting ten days later," said Victor Gonsalves, a trader.
Goa contributes 40 per cent to India's total prawns export and generates about 13 million dollars.(ANI)
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