The Fisheries Unit of the Eastern Provincial Council introduced Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) cage culture in Pottuvil Arugambay lagoon this year. Through this 1,000 no.of fingerlings were stocked in 2 cages under the PSDG Allocation on 6th of July 2020.

This project will create livelihood to coastal fishing community, linking the farmers with an Export Industry and also increase the tourist’s attraction on the coastal lagoon area