In the Karathivu village in Ampara district, the fisheries sector is a key player in the village economy. After the Tsunmai the had many problems due to not replacing the Tsunami damaged fishing nets. There are three main fisheries societies in the village. We have discussed with all groups and fisheries department officers on issue related to the development of the sector. Damage net replacement was identified as the priority of the fishermen to improve their livelihoods. We were able to replace the damaged nets by use the funds from another Practical Action livelihood project. Licensed nets to the registered fishermen at the site. Due to strengthening of the fisheries sector nearly 150 families engaged in large scale fisheries and 50 families engaged in small scale fishing have been directly benefited.