Even though the High Court has said the restrictions imposed by the State government during monsoon season fishing are applicable to traditional fishers also, the latter need not worry as traditional fishing does not involve bottom trawling, the Fisheries Director has clarified. There would be no change in the current situation that could stop traditional fishers from going to the sea, a statement issued by the Fisheries Director said. The High Court judgment said that the State government had the right to protect marine wealth and the interests of traditional fishermen. The judgment had been pronounced in a case filed by an organisation of boat owners in Kollam against the State government’s order banning bottom trawling by mechanised boats during monsoon season till July 31.