Census of fishing vessels amidst mounting environmental risks posed by discarded fibreglass boats nationwide

The Department of Fisheries, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka programme, has launched a nationwide census of fishing vessels, with a focus on identifying fibreglass boats, many of which have been abandoned.

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The Fisheries Ministry sources said that the census, which began this week and will continue until 20 August, was carried out at fisheries harbours across the country. Authorities say the initiative marks a crucial step toward regulating vessel disposal practices and mitigating the mounting environmental risks posed by fibreglass debris.