NTB chosen for fishing project

NTB chosen for fishing project

MATARAM: West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is among four provinces
selected for a pilot project for intensification of fishing
operations, a local official says.

The head of the fishery products office, Bambang Kartiko, said
Tuesday that the project, involving 50 fishermen and 10 small
vessels, would be centralized at the Tanjung Luar, Lombok Timur
regency.

"The fishermen will be trained in how to use proper fishing
methods," he was quoted as saying by Antara yesterday.

The trial is part of the government's efforts to increase the
volume of the fishing catch in the area.

Bambang said most of the fishermen were part of small-scale
operations and the government provided annual recommendations on
improving their work.

He identified the other participating provinces as West,
Central and East Java. (sur)