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To assess the status and trends of shrimp fishery in the Jaffna Lagoon a decade after the civil conflict.

June 12, 2026Asian Fisheries ScienceOpen Access

Shrimp Fishery in the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka: Ten Years After the Conflict

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Assessment reveals catch rates and species diversity in shrimp fishery after civil conflict, indicating the need for sustainability.

To assess the status and trends of shrimp fishery in the Jaffna Lagoon a decade after the civil conflict.
Conducted fortnightly field visits from January 2022 to December 2023 at six major landing sites.
Collected data on catch per unit effort and species diversity from approximately 5,000 fishers.
Used fyke nets, lagoon seine nets, and other methods for shrimp fishing.
Total shrimp landings were 1,551 MT in 2022 and 1,331 MT in 2023, showing a slight decline without statistical significance (P > 0.05).
Penaeus semisulcatus (44%) was the dominant species, followed by Metapenaeus monoceros (30%) and Metapenaeus moyebi (12.9%).
Identified 50 bycatch species, with Portunidae contributing the largest share (39%).

Ragavan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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