Fisheries Trade Unions Have Agreed To Support The Banning Of Illegal Fishing Methods

The Fisheries Trade Union have agreed to support the decision taken by Ministry  Of Fisheries to ban illegal fishing methods "Laila" and Surukku" according to Ministry Sources.

During the meeting held at Minister Of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources yesterday(11) between the Minister Mahinda Amaraweera and Fisheries Trade Unions the Minister has explained that the Fish Population in Sri Lankan sea coast is rapidly decreasing due to the using of fishing methods "Laila" and Surukku.

Therefore the Fisheries Trade Unions have agreed to support the ban imposed on fishing methods "Laila" and Surukku with effect from 21st of February.