The Fisheries Harbour at Gangolli to be Developed by Investing ₹22 Crore: Click to Know

Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport Mankal S. Vaidya said that the fisheries harbour at Gangolli will be developed by investing ₹22 crore.

Artificial reefs are concrete structures set on the seabed to enhance the growth of marine flora and fauna communities simulating natural settings to promote fish aggregation. They attract migrant populations for breeding and feeding options and provide base for the propagation of resident population within the sheltered structures. They are submerged or partially exposed to tides, placed deliberately on the seabed to mimic some functions of a natural reef, including protection, regeneration, concentration and enhancing population of living marine resources. They serve as habitats that function as part of the natural ecosystem while doing no harm.

The Minister said that those conical shape concrete structures (artificial reefs) will be placed at 56 identified locations along Karnataka coast at an estimated cost of ₹17.36 crore. Of the locations 25 are in Uttara Kannada.