Provincial Minister for Livestock & Fisheries and Cooperative Abdul Bari Pitaffi has said that Marine resources in Pakistan are on the decline as fishermen are using banned nets for catches in the country's seawater
KARACHI (Pakistan Point News / NNI - 27th March, 2019) Provincial Minister for Livestock & Fisheries and Cooperative Abdul Bari Pitaffi has said that Marine resources in Pakistan are on the decline as fishermen are using banned nets for catches in the country's seawater.This he said while monitoring operation against usage of Bulla Gujja (prohibited net) by fishermen at sea banks on Wednesday. The Secretary Livestock & Fisheries Aizaj Ahmed Mahesar, Director General Fisheries Doctor Allahdad Talpur, Director Marine Saleem Akhter and other concerned officers were also present during the monitoring of the operation.
During the operation illegal/prohibited net was found from 4 boats of the fishermen which seized for further legal action. The minister also checked licenses and permits of various boats during the operation.The provincial minister directed the authorities concerned to take stern action against the fishermen found violating the permit terms and conditions. He further told the fishermen that for vary little benefit they are risking various species.
"if they (the Fishermen) do not stop using illegal nets immediately, they will lose their livelihood." added the the Minister." He further stated that if necessary, steps are not being taken today, the fishermen will have no fish to catch tomorrow.Abdul Barri Pitaffi further stated that the Sindh government has imposed a ban on three types of fishing nets, Bullo, Gujjo and Katra. They are dangerous for the fish population because by using them, fishermen end up killing several tonnes of juvenile fish, small-sized fish and shrimps.
The secretary Livestock briefed the minister about mangroves and sea pollution which is dangerous for marine. The minister directed secretary livestock to write a letter to Sindh Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) for taking necessary measures in this regard as the pollution has emerged as the most serious threat to marine life in Pakistani waters. He further stated that Sindh Government is committed to provide friendly environment for fishermen which is great source of import of Pakistan. NNI
