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Fishing

Fishing

Sri Lanka’s economy significantly depends on the fishing industry

1.4%

of GDP contribution​ from fishing

12%

of population (2.4 Mn) is directly or indirectly employed​ in the fishing sector

50%

of animal protein intake​ is from seafood, ~3x the global average

Yet, the health of its fish stocks is declining rapidly

~25%

of fish stocks in Sri Lanka are already over-exploited or collapsed

~30-90%

reduction​ of Sri Lanka’s stock of Herrings, Shads and Anchovies forecasted​ by 2050

100%

reduction​ of Sri Lanka’s stock of Jacks​ and Pompanos forecasted by​ 2050 (stock collapsed)

Our Ambition
Ensure sustainable management of Sri Lanka’s fish stocks

Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (517,000 km2)

Conduct continuous stock health assessments

USD 3-3.5 Mn

Work with fishing communities to introduce dynamic catch limits informed by fish stock health to avoid overfishing

USD 1.5-2 Mn

Take stronger action against illegal fishing, particularly destructive bottom trawling

USD 2.5-3 Mn

Total cost 2025-2030
USD 7-8.5 Mn

Impact

100%
EEZ engaged in sustainable fishery management practices

2.4M
People have their livelihoods safeguarded

100%
Commercially important fish stocks continuously monitored for their health and sustainability

~1,000
Bottom trawling ships stopped per day

USD 150-500 Mn
Additional revenue from fisheries each year

Roadmap

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