Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources said that restrictions previously affecting Sri Lankan fish exports to the United States have been removed, following official approval granted by U.S. authorities for the export of Sri Lankan blue swimming crabs.

In a statement, the Ministry said Sri Lanka successfully fulfilled the strict requirements imposed under the United States Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which regulates the import of seafood products into the American market. The law requires exporting countries to follow fishing practices that protect marine mammals and maintain environmental sustainability.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which operates under the U...