Throughout the centuries seafarers and fishermen have mesmerized us with their tales of fascinating sea creatures. In an inn, before a crackling wood fire, there was a fearsome pleasure in these blood chilling tales. These seafarers and fishermen claimed to have seen gigantic sea serpents and also the monstrous Kraken! What we do know is that the ocean plays a greater role in our lives.
Not just to feed our imagination. The oceans provide us with food. It is a source of income for the fisher folk. It keeps people in business. Oceans are crucial for economic growth and food production. Sea food is even good for your health. However today in Sri Lanka, fishermen face a greater threat than any sea serpent or Kraken. The Sri Lankan fishing industry has been badly affected by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Daily News spoke to some fish sellers to find out how this economic crisis has impacted their livelihoods.
The fish sellers’ lament was that the lack of fuel has affected all areas of the fishing industry. Sudath, said that fish sellers are unable to travel to the workplace due to transportation problems. You can even see on the news how people are hanging out of the buses and trains, risking their lives, because they need to go to the office.