The stakeholders attending the meeting hosted by Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism, along with the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Office on March 8. (Contributed Photo) The Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR) and the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) Office resumed its consultation with the local fishermen and relevant agencies regarding a nationwide fishing aggregating […]
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Palau ramps up FADs program effort to support small- scale fishing
Palau is ramping up efforts to implement the ongoing nationwide program for the anchored fishing aggregating device (FADs) to support the artisanal fisheries and alleviate pressure on Palau’s reef fish. FADs are used to attract pelagic fish, making them easier to catch. The program makes use of anchored FADs, which are located near coastal areas. […]