Still Using Traditional Tools, 90 Percent Of Papuan Fishermen Difficult To Compete, Limited Fishing Results

PAPUA - The Papuan provincial government noted that 90 percent of indigenous Papuan fishermen are still traditional fishermen. With this condition the fish catch is also limited.

The head of the Papuan Fisheries Service, Iman Djuniawal, admitted that their catch was limited compared to non-OAP fishermen. The fishing gear used is still traditional and they go to sea in a short time.

"In contrast to non OAP fishermen who go to sea for several days with more modern fishing gear, so the results are also higher," he explained in Jayapura, Antara, Friday, June 24.

To change this, said Iman, his party is trying to provide counseling to change patterns in fishing.

If the catch is large, the income obtained is also more so that the welfare of OAP fishermen also increases.

The Papua Provincial Government itself always tries to provide assistance, both fishing equipment and motorboats in accordance with the approved program. When asked about the number of extension workers, Iman admitted that currently the number is limited because they are assigned by the ministry.

"The number of fishery instructors is not large and they are only scattered in a few areas in Papua," explained Iman Djuniawal.