Dynamite fishing ignored in Sikka

Dynamite fishing ignored in Sikka

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Coral reefs in Sikka regency in
the north of Flores island are under increasing danger as
residents say fishermen are using explosives "almost every day".

Siti Amina, 47, of Magepanda village, said the practice goes
on even when police are in the area.

The village secretary, Lukas Wawo said last week that the
sound of explosives were heard up to 30 times a day, while
security personnel waited to buy the fish.

Regent Paulus Moa said the use of explosives was repeatedly
reported to police but he was told that security personnel
including navy patrol officers lacked transportation equipment to
check the reports and take action. (yac)