Untangling the knots: Collaborative efforts in Small-scale Shark Fishery through Grassroots Dialogues, Workshops, and a National Shark and Rays Symposium
July 15, 2024
Small-scale shark fisheries in Indonesia are a never-ending topic. Sharks have an important biological role in the environment and serve as a source of income for many coastal communities. Unfortunately, the spread of negative reputation has made life difficult for fishermen who have few other options. This predicament is aggravated by a paucity of scientific data on shark biology and ecological features, as well as socioeconomic issues that are critical in establishing policy direction.
