The Odisha Government has imposed a seven-month fishing ban within 20 km from the river mouths of Dhamara, Devi andRusikulya in Gamjamdistrict for safeguard nests of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles.
The ban prohibits motor boats, trawlers and mechanised fishing boats in the region.
The ban on the 20 km span of the Dhamra-Rushikulya river mouth has been imposed in accordance with Sections 2, 7 and 4 of the OrissaMarine Fishing Regulation Act, 1982.
As per Fisheries Department, prohibitory orders are being enforced every year to ensure the safety of turtles. However, the fishermen are unhappy over the ban as the ban is affecting their livelihood.
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