Fish production in Goa was recorded at 1,07,069 tonnes in 2015-16 against 86,205 tonnes in 2011-12, thanks to effective implementation of the marine fish ban period of 61 days, State Legislative Assembly was told.
State Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado furnished the information in a written reply tabled in the House yesterday.
"The reason for increase in production of fish in the state could be attributed towards a proper implementation of marine fish ban period of 61 days for the year 2015-16, in lieu of 47 days period for the year 2011-12 and other favourable environmental conditions," he said.
The ban on fishing is imposed in the state between June 1 to July 30, during which all the (fishing) jetties are closed and trawlers are parked on shore.
The figures placed on the floor of the House indicates that the catch of mackerels has gone down from 23,544 (2011-12) to 11,432 in (2015-16), while production of sardines increased from 25,110 in 2011-12 to 52,901 2015-16.
