Traditional fishermen find fish catch from Sal has drastically dwindled

QUESTION WHETHER POLLUTION OR UNCHECKED ACTIVITIES BY MECHANISED VESSELS ARE TO BLAME

- GUILHERME ALMEIDA

Once considered the lifeline of Salcete, the River Sal sustained generations of fishing communities settled along its banks. Fish lovers from across the state would flock to the Assolna fish market, drawn by the rich variety of fresh catch sourced directly from the river.

The Assolna-Ambelim stretch of the river was particularly known for its abundance of shellfish, including clams, oysters and mussels, which provided a steady livelihood to local fishermen for decades.