Handline Fishing on Buru Island

A man carries tuna in wheelbarrow that is caught by handline at Buru Sea, Maluku, Indonesia. People in Wamlana village have used the handline fishing method since the 16th century. The handline fishing method is a selective and more sustainable way to catch tuna.

Unique identifier: GP0STPFWZ

Type: Image

Shoot date: 09/11/2015

Locations: Buru island, Indonesia, Moluccas, Namlea, Southeast Asia, Wamlana Village

Credit line: © Oscar Siagian / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Handline Fishing on Buru Island in Indonesia

Local fishermen on Buru Island, Indonesia, use the handline fishing method, which is a traditional way of catching fish that has existed since the 16th century. The handline method is a selective and more sustainable way of catching tuna.

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