Trawls threaten villagers' bowls

Trawls threaten villagers' bowls

BERAU, East Kalimantan: Traditional fishermen called on the
government to stop trawlers from infringing on their territorial
zone and threatening their livelihood.

Trawlers are permitted to operate at least two miles off the
traditional fishing zone to allow traditional fishermen with
rudimentary fishing equipment to get their fair share of the
sea's riches.

The meddling trawlers come from Samarinda, Balikpapan and
Pasir regencies, small-scale fishermen said.

Berau Regent Arifin Saidi was quoted by Antara as saying that
his office had difficulty in monitoring the regency's vast seas
due to the lack of personnel, but promised he would crack down on
trawlers.(pwn)