"I go to the sea daily. I have to come back to the shore before 6pm due to the new security measure implemented here. If I fail to come back before 6pm, I spend the night in a small island, and return to the shore in the morning" says Zaid Mujahudeen (44) of Katpity

Fishermen prefer permanent peace

The life of fishermen is becoming difficult as the violence escalates

They fight with time to come back to the shore before dusk

Crabs and lobsters are caught during some seasons

Dry fish on Katpity shore

Better catch during the season

My family fears of me being a fisherman. But I can't change my job, because I do not know anything else except fishing" says Mohamed Saddheek (18).

Fishermen prefer day light fishing due to security reasons

Small children come to the shore to sort out fish, clean the fishing nets and earn some money for their families

Dry fish is sent as bulk to Colombo