Maldives National University (MNU) and Sonee Fishing have partnered up to hold a seminar on science, environment protection and fisheries culture.
The seminar held at MNU’s Central Area Auditorium was rich in information regarding fisheries in the Maldives.
Maldives National University (MNU) and Sonee Fishing holds seminar on fisheries culture. (Sun Photo/Moosa Nadheem)
They included detailed information on the most common types of fish caught in the Maldives and techniques used by Maldivians to fish.
In depth information was also shared on how Maldivians practiced fisheries in the past, from the log books previously used to record statistics to the electronic monitoring which is presently utilized.
Moosa Kaleem, who had engaged in sports fishing for entertainment for 10 years 15 years ago, also shared his experience with participants of the seminar.
According to Kaleem, the number of fish that is caught by pole-and-line then and now are vastly different.
“My record day is approximately 13 years ago. I, alongside two friends, caught 175 jack fish in Vaavu Atoll. Just three people,” he said.
Moosa Kaleem speaks at seminar on fisheries culture held by Maldives National University (MNU) and Sonee Fishing. (Sun Photo/Moosa Nadheem)
Kaleem also noted that the size of the fish caught back then was much larger. He expressed concern that, unlike in the past when there was no need to leave Malé Atoll to fish, it has now become difficult to even know where to cast a line within the atoll.
Information about the current state of sports fishing in the Maldives was also presented during the seminar. Mohamed Anwar, widely known as Captain Anwar, highlighted the growing prominence and popularity of sports fishing across the country.
Mohamed Anwar speaks at seminar on fisheries culture held by Maldives National University (MNU) and Sonee Fishing. (Sun Photo/Moosa Nadheem)
In depth information was also shared on the transformation that fisheries equipment has undergone and the role of Sonee Fishing in promoting fisheries.