Kadal Kodathi  ( കടൽ കോടതി ) ( Sea Court) 
A system locally called as Kadakkodi (Kadalkodathi) literally means “sea court” is existing among the fishermen community in some of the fishing villages especially northern Kerala. It is an age-old community institution among the Hindu fishing communities closely associated with temples located on the beach. It is a very old practice or custom that has prevailed throughout the marine villages of northern Kerala and still active in some of the coastal villages.  In other parts of the state, such as in the fishing villages of Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts, they have karayogams controlled by temples or church. These institutions enact regulations for fishing operations and have a mechanism for enforcing the regulations. They also help in resolving the conflicts. The decisions taken by the karayogams are final
   - Local management fish habitat
  - Local management in respect of fishing gears
  - Local management in respect of nets measures
  - Resolving issues related to fishing, Conflicts related to fishery be brought first to the kadakkodies for resolution