Danger of diving-aided traditional fishing stressed

Experts from the Ministry of Marine resources said that diving-aided traditional fishing is dangerous. Mr. Mohammed Eyah from the Ministry’s branch in the Southern Red Sea region called on traditional fishermen to use modern instruments. Assab, 24 October 2012 – Experts from the Ministry of Marine resources said that diving-aided traditional fishing is dangerous. Mr. Mohammed Eyah from the Ministry’s branch in the Southern Red Sea region called on traditional fishermen to use modern instruments.

Reports indicate that some traditional fishermen carry out diving-aided traditional fishing to catch fish within 10 meters deep waters, the meat quality of which is believed to be preferable. Accordingly, the fishermen access oxygen from boats through the help of long pipes.

Such mode of fishing is highly risky unless it applies the necessary equipment, according to Mr. Debesai Gebregziabher, a diver.

The experts further indicated that the practice could also cause paralysis, cancer, eardrum rapture, itch and other health problems.