THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024
Team Herald
MAPUSA: Fisherman community from Moira have raised their concern over the weeds that have grown in the river at Moira.
Fishermen claimed that due to the growing of weeds in the river, they are unable to carry out the fishing activities.
Fishermen said that from last several years this particular plantation is growing in the river. However, from the last two months, the fishing activities are completely stopped since the growth of weeds has increased.
They said that while carrying out fishing activities, these particular vegetation gets entangled in the fishing nets resulting the nets get damaged.
They also said that removing of this particular vegetation is the only option because it grows and spreads all over and if that happens then it will be difficult to carry out any activity in the river.
A local fisherman Mark Miranda said, “These plants have created menace for the fishing community in Moira since the plantation have started growing and spreading all over. They get entangled in the nets and damage the nets. We request the concern authority to look into the matter before the situation goes out of control.”
Fisherman Nikhil Chodankar said,”I am a traditional fisherman. My father was also into this activity and this is our only source of earning. These plants need to be cleared since from the last two months, the fishing activities are completely stopped.”
