There's some bad news for fish lovers in the city. Your favourite fish just may be a protected species. Bamboo Shark, Porcupine Ray and a few other species found at most fish markets across the city are apparently protected by law, but fishermen and the public are unaware of this.

The State Mangrove Cell is now planning awareness campaigns at fish markets and among the fishing community. The cell will also offer fishermen compensation of up to Rs 25,000 for their nets that will have to be cut in order to release such species back into the sea.