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Light Fishing on Indian Coast
April 3 , 2025
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- Light fishing method uses high-powered artificial lights to lure fish and squid to the surface.
- This technique leads to overfishing, often capturing juvenile fish and non-target species.
- It has been banned in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) since 2017.
- In states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, light fishing is not totally banned in territorial waters and where rules do exist.
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