The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended a suspect and seized approx. 820kg consignment of fish caught using explosives, during a search operation in Muthur yesterday (Sep. 09).

The practice of dropping explosives to kill fish quickly is prevalent globally, despite being illegal.

Using explosives is illegal, wasteful and devastating to marine life and people’s livelihoods. Yet in Sri Lanka and around the world it’s thriving as a quick and easy route to a lucrative haul