Troubled Waters the Palk Bay Row

Abstract

Fisheries, that is the lifeblood of fishermen in the coastal regions of India and Sri Lanka (Palk Bay) is yet again going through a battle. The arena is now bestowed with latitudinal biodiversity' and absence of strong currents; for each party to come in for the treasures of the seas, in the form of seafood. Ever since the Sri Lankan Civil war ended in 2009, the subcontinent has witnessed a myriad of issues erupting. Known for its poaching domain, Island of Kachchatheevu has been the heart of it all. Even after commitments from Indian and Sri Lank:an governments "to :find a permanent solution to fisherman issue", 2 there seems to be no end to this tussle.