The ban extends to 12 nautical miles off the Kerala coast, and applies to all kinds of trawlers and mechanised boats.
The fish prices are already very high in the state, with the popular Seer fish costing over Rs.400 per kg. The fish is is expected to become costlier once the trawlers stop venturing out into the sea.
This ban aims at conserving fish species during the monsoon, which is the spawning season for many varieties of fish, including shrimp.
During the ban period all those working in mechanized boats, peeling sheds and fishing harbours in the state are provided with free ration.
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