BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Annual fishing restrictions have been imposed off Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi and Trang on the Andaman coast from April 1 to June 30 to allow stocks to recover. The Department of Fisheries said the restrictions – which cover net-mesh size, fishing methods and sea conditions – have been put in place for the Andaman spawning season. The spawning season peaks in May with an average density of 690 fish per 10 square metres. Statistics show the restrictions have been successful, with the annual catch in the lower Andaman steadily increasing from 207,236 tonnes in 2017 to 290,035 tonnes in 2020, said the department. The fishing ban covers an area of ​​5,000sq km, spanning Cape Panwa in Phuket province to Laem Yong Star in Trang province.

Source: The Star March 30, 2021 09:56 UTC