At a time when the fishermen are struggling to make both ends meet, environmental and oceanography scientists are of the opinion that the lockdown will be a blessing in disguise for the marine ecosystem. They believe that the fishermen will get a better and healthier catch post this period for which the demand will also be high.

According to environmentalists, the shutting down of industries has reduced the amount of effluent in the sea, which in turn has reduced the pollution level. And with fishing coming to a halt, the larvae will now grow well and the fish population will increase. Healthy breeding would also start from June-July.