If you have the ears on the ground, then you know that sustainability and fishing really do not go hand in hand. In fact, little ethical fishing has reduced the fish population to a worrying level. It makes you think, right? Well, if you are in the Maldives, you can fish in the right way, the ethical form. Here, there is a fishing method called Pole and Line Fishing, which is a traditional form of fishing that ensures that only the target fish is caught. It is not only sustainable but also fascinating. Take a look at your history below.
A little history
For the Maldícinos, fishing with post and line is not new; They have been fishing in this way for more than a thousand years. Instead of mass networks or drags, local fishermen use a simple post, a line and waiter hooks to catch tuna one by one. This method ensures that there is no incidental capture or habitat destruction, only freshly trapped fish.
A family practice
Maybe for you, it is something fun, but for the Maldivians, fishing is a way of life. It has been transmitted through generations. Families and different communities come together to go fishing. Create a link between people. Post and line fishing is a way of working in harmony with nature instead of it.
Post and line fishing has also become a tourist attraction, with resorts such as Club will adapt Rannalhi offering the opportunity to try. Then, a luxury Maldivas Resort? Fishing? It sounds like two things that do not belong together, right? Well, they do.
Future
The overfishing is still a problem. Threatens oceans around the world. But Maldivia’s post and line fishing gives you hope. Now there is a growing conscience, and people no longer want anything that threatens the environment. Therefore, fishing with post and line could be the only way to preserve livelihoods and protect the marine world.
Can you try it?
As mentioned above, yes, you can try it. Be sure to follow the guidelines and do nothing that can damage the marine environment. Just register for ethical fishing activities and give a pass to everything else!
