In Java Sea, vigilantism and poverty rise as purse seine fishing continues

In Java Sea, vigilantism and poverty rise as purse seine fishing continues

Source: mongabay

4/11/2024

Fishing communities on small islands in the Java Sea and farther afield have long complained that large purse seine vessels are encroaching on traditional fishing grounds.
On Sembilan Island, between the islands of Java and Borneo, local fishers have resorted to vigilantism due to what they say is inaction by authorities to prevent fishing with the purse seine, known locally as cantrang.

The head of the local fisheries department told Mongabay Indonesia that fishers would see a crackdown against the boats.

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