Mangalore, Sep 23: The ban on fishing is over, but, yet shortage of fish has led to rise in price, literally making fish connoisseurs think twice before buying their favourite varieties.
Sardine, one of the common and widely consumed variety itself costs Rs 80 per kg.
This is the all time high. The stock of sardine has diminished considerably, leading to increase in price. While there is huge demand for the fish both in local market and in fish oil industries, the lack of supplies is worrying the consumers.
The ban was lifted on August 15 and soon there was a huge inflow of fish in the markets. However, rainfall and unfavourable weather kept the fishermen away from the sea. The ones who ventured into the sea had to return almost empty-handed.
This led to hike in prices of almost all varieties including the common varieties like sardines and mackerels too.
Surprisingly, even mackerels cost Rs 200 per kg. The head load fisher women are seen selling four to five mackerels for Rs 100.
At Karnataka Fisheries Development Corportaion outlets one kilo Mackerel costs Rs 150 to 200, sardine costs Rs 150-200, 'Koddai' variety costs Rs 260-300, Kundapur Kane costs Rs 545 to 550, pompfret (white) costs Rs 700 and pompfret (black) costs Rs 310-400.
Bajal Ahmed Bava, a fish dealer says that the boats which should return with 10 tonnes of fish stock are returning with just 200 kgs. Fish like sardine and mackerel too are not available in this area. Hence, these common varieties are being brought from Kerala, Goa and other areas due to which the cost has shot up.
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