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The ban was not applied to smaller inboard and traditional boats.
Most of the boats that had been at sea for 10–15 days returned to shore due to the trawling ban.
A government notification in this regard will be released soon.
The ban, which is imposed every year during the monsoon season to ensure the prosperity of the marine stock, prohibits fishing by trawling off the Kerala coast during the period.
The ban is intended to enhance marine fish stock and improve their habitat.
The trawling ban is imposed every year during the fish breeding season.
The project will allow the company to fish the deep sea using state-of-the-art deep sea trawlers and modern nets that could scour the ocean floor.
The ban will be imposed on motorised boats. There is no restriction for fishing on traditional boats.
A 52-day trawling ban will come into effect in the state by June 9 midnight, Kerala Fisheries Minister J Mercykutty Amma said.
The crabs sourced from the fishers are transported to Kollam and from there, consignments are sent to Singapore and Gulf countries. Around 50 kgs of crabs are exported daily.