With the fishing ban just round the corner, Kasimedu fishermen are a worried lot. They say with the lack of rains, increase in temperature and bar mouths remaining closed most of the time, breeding will not be as effective this time. D. Joseph of Nettukuppam said the fish that came towards the shore and those that swam out to the sea for breeding would feel lost. There are instances of fish varieties going missing from our shores due to bar mouths remaining closed. Fish would even die if they are unable to breed, he said. Nanjil Ravi of the Akila Indhiya Meenavar Sangam said if the sea temperature went up, fish at the top layers would swim to cooler regions. During the 61-day-long ban, mechanised boats remain anchored with only motorised boats venturing closer to the shore. Fish catch automatically comes down during this time of the year and will be compensated by seafood from other States.