Destructive fishing practices in India have significant impacts on marine ecosystems and local fishing communities. These methods include bottom trawling, dynamite fishing, and cyanide fishing, which damage coral reefs and deplete fish populations.
In Kerala, traditional fishermen are affected by large-scale trawling operations that destroy seabed habitats. The use of fine mesh nets also captures juvenile fish, preventing population recovery.
Local initiatives are promoting sustainable alternatives like pole-and-line fishing and community-managed marine protected areas to protect India\“s rich marine biodiversity. |
