The north coast of the island has opened for diving, rarely dived during the north east season. what we found was many spawning sites, but unfortunatly a lack of big fishes. Although the govermental agency of Coremap is trying again to look into more enforcement of the protected status the reality of the situation is other. The local provincial goverment is giving fisherman more gear, including the sponsoring of fish traps. it is directly reflected on our reef, where traps are placed around the reef.
we cannot stop them, unless starting a full on war with the local community. The basic fact is that everyone is trying to make a living, and being since the beginning of time a fishing community, what to do?
We have nonetheless come to the agreement to stop net fishing whenever we see it, and try to discourage spearfisheman, specially recreational one from taking the fish stock.
Student from the maritime university of Bintan is now conducting a study on the reef, mangrove and sea grass area, including coral coverage around Nikoi. The student are mostly from Bintan and will hopefully get the word going in the community.
we cannot stop them, unless starting a full on war with the local community. The basic fact is that everyone is trying to make a living, and being since the beginning of time a fishing community, what to do?
We have nonetheless come to the agreement to stop net fishing whenever we see it, and try to discourage spearfisheman, specially recreational one from taking the fish stock.
Student from the maritime university of Bintan is now conducting a study on the reef, mangrove and sea grass area, including coral coverage around Nikoi. The student are mostly from Bintan and will hopefully get the word going in the community.