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Traditional Fishing
 Traditional fishers are by far the most numerous fishers
in the world. In general, they catch fish to feed their
families and may make a little money selling their surplus.
Depending on local tradition and resources, their boats may
be dug-out canoes; canoes with a small sail; or larger
canoes which take several people. Some use small outboard
motors. Equipment is usually traditional nets or lines.
For millions of people living in coastal villages in
equatorial and tropical zones, traditional fishing is a way
of life. Families may be involved in drying and smoking
fish. In some cultures, women are responsible for mending
the nets.
International agreements protect the rights of
traditional fishers to coastal fish supplies. However
traditional fishers may be under threat from bigger boats
which fish illegally, often at night, in protected waters.
"A hollow boat made out of
light-weight, national wood propelled by oars and some
rudimentary nets are all the working equipment a traditional
fisherman has. To be sure, the
physical strength of the person who is alone aboard his
small boat conditions the distance of the fishing places and
his endurance in the trade."
Mr. Felix Randrianasoavina,
Manager Stella Maris Centre,
Toamasina, Madagascar.
Executive Secretary
Cooperative of Malgache Maritime Organizations
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Perhaps it is because of the deep
spiritual quality of traditional fishermen that Christ built
his Church by choosing his first Apostles from among the
fishermen… Mr. Felix Randrianasoavina |
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