Nearshore fish aggregating devices are a relatively simple technology. Despite this, finding a FAD design suited to the marine conditions of the half-island nation and accessible to artisanal fishers has taken many years of research by WorldFish and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Timor-Leste.
Can science save the Pacific’s threatened fisheries?
Research by the Pacific Community and WorldFish is key to improving local, national and regional solutions to the looming fisheries crisis in the Pacific.
Empowering youth to protect fisheries in Solomon Islands
Supporting youth in Solomon Islands to participate in community efforts to manage fisheries and natural resources can help protect coastal fisheries for future generations.
Tags: Asia, Coastal communities, Development, Food security, Livelihoods, Research, Small-scale fisheries, Timor-Leste
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