Fishing ban will come into force from midnight of April 14th: The annual 61-day fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal will come into force from April 15 to June 14th in Andhra Pradesh, ensuring a safe breeding season for various species. The ban restricts venturing into the sea for fishing by mechanised and motor boats from the midnight of April 14. The State government has roped in the marine police to keep an eye on those who defy the ban. All kinds of boats are required to be anchored along the 974-km coastline of the State during the ban period. Fisher folk have joined the fisheries authorities in implementing the ban after realising its importance.