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In dire straits

H. Vibhu

The monsoon has plunged the lives of lakhs of fishermen in Kerala into turmoil. After restricted fishing hours and a 45-day ban on trawling, plummeting prices have added to their woes. Sardines that fetch Rs 20 a kg in the retail market are now auctioned off at Re 1 a kg. About 5,000 boats operate out of Kochi and neighbouring fish landing centres.

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