Fishing on Lighthouse Beach in Kerala

Shore seine fishing is a traditional method practiced around the world. It typically consists of a single boat used to deploy a net offshore and encircle a small school of fish. The seine net is then pulled onshore by a group of fishermen like the example in this video. The process isn’t complex but it’s been working successfully for generations.

Shore seine fishing is commonly practiced on Lighthouse Beach in Kovalam where Kovalam Multi-Purpose Reef is conveniently located. Artificial reefs have demonstrated the ability to increase fish productivity supporting local fishery populations.

Reports from local fishermen say that they’ve been able to resume seine fishing two months earlier than in previous years! Must have something to do with Kovalam Multi-Purpose Reef protecting the coast and widening the beach.

Check out these images dated September 10, 2010!!