Archive · 16 Jun 2025
AP Fishermen Resume Fishing After Two-Month Hiatus
After a couple of months, fishermen are back in the sea along the Andhra Pradesh coast to catch fish.
They're hoping for a good catch like tuna, sardines, and shrimp.
Before heading out, they prayed for a successful trip.
The government is helping by providing weather updates on phones and ensuring boats have the right equipment for safety.
They're also making sure the nets won't trap turtles.
Fishermen are using traditional and motorized boats.
They are advised to carry IDs and can fish within 12 nautical miles, though some boats go further.
The fisheries department is checking their catches to learn about the fish.
Fishermen along the Andhra Pradesh coastline have begun venturing out to sea after a two-month break.
Initial catches include tuna (up to 20kg), sardines, and white shrimp.
Fisheries authorities are monitoring catches and ensuring fishermen use turtle-friendly nets and carry identification.
Fishermen receive weather and fishing zone data on their mobile phones in their mother tongue.
Boats are equipped with VHF sets for weather alerts, and have color codes for state identification.
- Who
- Fishermen and fisheries authorities.
- What
- Fishermen are returning to the sea for fishing activities.
- When
- After a two-month break.
- Where
- Along the Andhra Pradesh coastline.
- Why
- To resume fishing and assess the available marine resources.
- Fish Varieties
- Tuna, sardines, white shrimp
- Boat Types
- Traditional, motorized, and mechanized boats
- Fishing Zone Limit
- 12 nautical miles (for most)
- Boat Color Code
- Blue bottom, yellow top
- Weather Alert System
- VHF sets
- Fishing Information
- Mobile app