The fishermen in Tamil Nadu, resumed fishing from last midnight with the end of 45 day fishing ban in the eastern coastal zone.
Tamil Nadu fisheries authorities issued tokens to fishermen for fishing in Nagapattinam.
Fishermen from coastal fishing districts of Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram ventured out into the sea for fishing after the end of 45 day fishing ban.
The fishing ban was enforced for fish species propagation from 15th of April in the eastern coastal zone.
From Nagai fishing harbour more than 10,000 fishermen in mechanised boats ventured out into the sea.
Nagai and Rameswaram fishermen are wary that they will be confronted by Sri Lankan Navy at the international maritime boundary line.
The local administration has given warning to fishermen not to cross the international maritime boundary line.
The fishermen expect a good catch as they resume fishing after 45 days.