Pole & Line Fishing in the Maldives

Clipreel of pole and line fishing near the Addu Atoll in the Maldives. Features master fisherman Ali Saeed, his crew and his "dhoni" (fishing boat). The catch is offloaded to a reefer vessel and the crew returns with their personal catch to Hulhumeedhoo (or Hulhudhoo) Island. Also includes scenics of the community, island and aerials.

The Rainbow Warrior is on an expedition in the Indian Ocean to expose overfishing and to highlight the problems associated with excessive tuna fishing, unsustainable or illegal fishing practices, the lack of law enforcement, and the need for countries to cooperate and ensure that communities benefit from the wealth of their oceans in future. Poor management has left many stocks over exploited including albacore tuna and many sharks.