A seasonal trawling ban has limited supply, forcing most catches to come from small traditional boats such as plank-built catamarens and repurposed styrofoam dinghies. These limited catches have driven fresh fish prices sharply higher across India. The price spike is impacting ordinary families' monthly food expenses, highlighting the broader economic strain of fishing regulations.
A seasonal trawling ban has limited supply, forcing most catches to come from small traditional boats such as plank-built catamarens and repurposed styrofoam dinghies. These limited catches have driven fresh fish prices sharply higher across India. The price spike is impacting ordinary families' monthly food expenses, highlighting the broader economic strain of fishing regulations.