Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Kerala Coast Trawling Ban Begins Tonight to Protect Marine Life
Imagine the ocean as a big playground where fish live!
Sometimes, we need to give the fish a break so they can grow up and have babies.
That's why the government of Kerala is stopping big fishing boats from going out to sea for 52 days, starting tonight.
This helps protect the fish and the ocean.
Smaller fishing boats can still go out.
The government is also giving food to the people who work on the big fishing boats and making sure everyone is safe at sea.
A 52-day trawling ban begins on June 9 along Kerala's coast.
The ban aims to protect marine life and allow fish stocks to regenerate.
Traditional fishermen with small boats are exempt from the ban.
The government will provide free rations to affected workers and has set up control rooms.
Strict action will be taken against any trawlers found violating the ban.
- Who
- The Kerala government and fishermen.
- What
- A 52-day ban on large mechanized trawlers.
- When
- Starts midnight, June 9, lasting 52 days until July 31.
- Where
- Along Kerala's coast.
- Why
- To protect marine life and promote sustainable fishing during monsoon season.
- Start Date
- June 9
- Duration (Days)
- 52
- End Date
- July 31
- Affected Vessels
- Large mechanized trawlers
- Exempted Vessels
- Traditional fishermen with small boats
- Government Support
- Free rations for trawler workers