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Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
(Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources )
Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
New Secretariat, Maligawatta
Colombo-10
01000
Sri Lanka
Type
Government
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Telephone
+94 112 446 183 / +94 112 446 184
Activities
Sri Lanka to be the leader of conservation and sustainable utilization of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the South Asian Region. Managing the utilization of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for the benefit of the present and future generation.
Fishing has a long tradition in Sri Lanka that goes back to over two thousand years. It was one of the primary economic activities of the coastal communities. Marine fishing has gradually developed from a livelihood activity to a multibillion rupee industry over the years, particularly since Sri Lanka obtained Independence from the British rule in 1948. Inland fishing and aquaculture are recent developments not older than 75 years. Coastal aquaculture commenced in early 1980s with the establishment of shrimp farms in the North-western Province. Marine aquaculture commenced much later, i.e. around 2010.
