Panaji: The directorate of fisheries will sell farm-raised Asian sea bass, locally known as chonak, at Rs 500 per kg at the estuarine fish farm in Ela Dhauji, Old Goa, on Tuesday. Sales will start at 2.30pm and will continue until stocks last, with fish sold on a first-come, first-served basis, the department said.The sale is part of the directorate’s pilot project on Asian sea bass cultivation at the estuarine fish farm, aimed at supplying consumers directly at a fixed price. Deputy director of fisheries Chandrakant Velip said the set rate is intended to make the produce available to the public at a predetermined cost.Asian sea bass, also called barramundi, is commercially valued for its firm, mild-flavoured flesh and is among the aquaculture options being explored to support fish production. Consumers have been advised to arrive early, as availability will depend on remaining stock. The department has not announced the total quantity for the day.
