Handline Fishing on Buru Island

A fisherman at Buru Sea, Maluku Province, Indonesia. People in Wamlana village have used the handline fishing method since the 16th century. The handline fishing method is a selective and more sustainable way to catch tuna.

Unique identifier: GP0STPFX7

Type: Image

Shoot date: 11/11/2015

Locations: Buru island, Indonesia, Moluccas, Namlea, Southeast Asia, Wamlana Village

Credit line: © Oscar Siagian / Greenpeace

Size: 5621px × 3747px 10MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Handline Fishing on Buru Island in Indonesia

Local fishermen on Buru Island, Indonesia, use the handline fishing method, which is a traditional way of catching fish that has existed since the 16th century. The handline method is a selective and more sustainable way of catching tuna.

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