Fishing ban from April 15 to June 14

The State authorities has announced a prohibition connected marine sportfishing by mechanised and motorised boats successful the territorial waters on the East Coast from April 15 to June 14, according to a merchandise issued present connected Monday.

The measurement is aimed astatine protecting marine beingness during the highest breeding play and ensuring the information of fishermen. Traditional non-motorised boats person been exempted from the ban. Violations volition pull penalties nether the Andhra Pradesh Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1995.