Kerala's fisheries sector is grappling with a severe decline in fish catch. This troubling trend endangers the livelihoods of traditional fisherfolk and the industry's future.
File pic from Neendakara Harbour, Kollam
Kerala’s vital fisheries sector, crucial for the economy and protein supply, confronts a daunting challenge: a significant decline in catch jeopardising livelihoods of fishers and industry sustainability. Despite generating 566 lakh man-days of work annually, climate change and unsustainable practices exacerbate the crisis, threatening traditional fisherfolk and the sector’s future growth.