Hon. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries  +94 11 2 423 771+94 11 2 328 899 Hon.Piyal Nishantha de Silva State Minister of Ornamental Fish, Freshwater Fish and Shrimp Farming, Fisheries Harbour Development, Multi-Day Fishing and Fish Exports +94 11 2 446 188 +94 11 2 446 187 Mrs. R.M.I. Rathnayake Secretary to the Ministry […]

  Hon. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries  +94 11 2 423 771+94 11 2 328 899 Hon.Piyal Nishantha de Silva State Minister of Ornamental Fish, Freshwater Fish and Shrimp Farming, Fisheries Harbour Development, Multi-Day Fishing and Fish Exports +94 11 2 446 188 +94 11 2 446 187 Mrs. R.M.I. Rathnayake Secretary to the Ministry […]

S.J. Kahawatte, Director General,Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources   As the prospective of oceans to meet goals of sustainable development is immense, oceans have become a main focal point in economic and sustainable development. Given that the oceans remain the major natural resource yet to be fully explored and the fisheries industry is a […]

The Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources which is coming under the purview of the Ministry of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources is administered by a Director General. The functions of the Head Office have been divided into the following Nine (09) divisions in order to carry out the activities of the Department in an efficient […]

Our Vision To provide an optimum contribution to the national economy through strengthening the socio–economic status of the fisher communities while maintaining the fisheries and aquatic resources in a sustainable manner. Our Mission Management of fisheries and aquatic resources by adopting new technologies in compliance with the national and international laws and treaties for the […]