Maruthu Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 I fish very close to the place where they harvested these fish and this makes me sad http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...ow/6789604.cms Maruthu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugly Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 That is horrible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koofy Smacker Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Shows you how much they respect their resources. And then they will wonder where all the fish went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves745t Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Just b/c you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD....(what you do DOES make a difference - be accountable)BigWave Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whewdoggie Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thats disgusting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfsmelt408 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Shows you how much they respect their resources. And then they will wonder where all the fish went Amen to that!!!! I hate seeing or reading that kind of stuff, it irritates the h*** out of me!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunker Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I fish very close to the place where they harvested these fish and this makes me sad http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...ow/6789604.cms Maruthu Maruthu, As a person from either Tamil Nadu or Sri Lanka, you know better than me the economic situation of these fishermen. Most of them live below the poverty line. Do you think they understand the enviornmental impact? Even if they do, what other financial means do they have if they forego on these rare opportunities? It's sad, but it's a matter of feeding one's kids. P.S. I hope there are some GTs in the Kovalam/Kollam beaches when I get there during the end of January. Losing the skunk, one cast at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreSchwartz Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Why would anyone want to harvest GTs. Ciguatera poisoning is a real risk with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sufrangler Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 It is sad but these fishermen have no other option it is either the fish goes down or they do!! -DurveshWhat matters is not the length of the wand but the magic in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kashaif Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Yes its sad no argument. But ppl who comment should realize the poverty level of these fishermen. Its either the fish or them, ask some one who has kids to feed and no other source of income. I dont want to comment on the sustainable fishing, blah blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipyourown2 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Commercial fishing is the only way to make a living for some folks I guess. I wonder if they were spawning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winch Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 "Due to exploitation, the total population of this species has declined by over 84% since the turn of this century" Hmmm how did that happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruthu Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Maruthu, As a person from either Tamil Nadu or Sri Lanka, you know better than me the economic situation of these fishermen. Most of them live below the poverty line. Do you think they understand the enviornmental impact? Even if they do, what other financial means do they have if they forego on these rare opportunities? It's sad, but it's a matter of feeding one's kids. P.S. I hope there are some GTs in the Kovalam/Kollam beaches when I get there during the end of January. I know they have to feed their kids, but I they should atleast know to leave some for their kids Some kind of education might help. I have spoke to some guys that think the resource is unlimited Why would anyone want to harvest GTs. Ciguatera poisoning is a real risk with them. We do not have any reefs near Chennai and hence there is no risk of ciguatera poisoning. Commercial fishing is the only way to make a living for some folks I guess. I wonder if they were spawning? I was wondering the same thing. That is a huge school for a fish like GT. I couldn't find more information on the web regarding the incident. Lets hope they were not spawning. "Due to exploitation, the total population of this species has declined by over 84% since the turn of this century" Hmmm how did that happen? Winch, The local fisherman believe that releasing a fish is bad Karma (returning the gift from God). So when I fish there I keep my catch or give it to them. I do not want to piss them off by releasing the fish. Maruthu PS: I wish the department for fishery educated these folks to some extent that might help with some amount of conservation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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