Over 80 tonnes of fish stocks that were stuck at various fisheries harbours are being released for processing and distribution.
“The fish stocks are now being bought up by the private sector and being processed and canned,” State Minister of Ornamental Fish, Freshwater Fish and Shrimp Farming Development, Multiday Fishing, and Fish Export Kanchana Wijesekera told The Morning.
He said only the Beruwala Harbour was facing delays due to crew members contracting Covid-19.
“Several crew members have been infected while fishing at Beruwala, so they cannot disembark until they have been cleared.”
He said that all the fish stocks would be gradually released.
“The stocks have been stored in proper conditions. The Ceylon Fisheries Corporation will buy up the stocks that are to be sold as retail.”
He said only the Beruwala Harbour was facing delays due to crew members contracting Covid-19.
“Several crew members have been infected while fishing at Beruwala, so they cannot disembark until they have been cleared.”
He said that all the fish stocks would be gradually released.
“The stocks have been stored in proper conditions. The Ceylon Fisheries Corporation will buy up the stocks that are to be sold as retail.”