Fishermen complain of modern vessels

Fishermen complain of modern vessels

DENPASAR, Bali: Traditional fishermen in Bali have complained
about the operation of big fishing vessels in their seas.

A group of fishermen met with local legislators, saying that
foreign fishing boats have been breaching the six mile shore-to-
sea zone.

"They fish in our territory all the time," Dwi Agus Siswa
Putra, head of Benoa Tuna Cooperative, said.

Each big vessel, mostly operated by Taiwan nationals, has
between 1,200 and 1,500 nets and rods, according to Nyoman.

The local fishing agency has issued a warning to foreign ships
to stick to the territory allocated to them, but many have
reportedly ignored it.

In Benoa alone, a total of 558 foreign fishing boats have been
reported in the area. (zen/edt)