Traditional fishing techniques

Traditional fishing techniques are age-old methods used by communities to catch fish sustainably and often with minimal equipment. These can include simple practices like handlining, where a line with baited hooks is manually pulled from the water, or fish trapping using nets, baskets, or weirs that guide fish into enclosed areas. Other techniques involve spearfishing or using natural materials like coral or bamboo to construct fish traps. These methods rely on local knowledge of fish behavior and ecosystems, emphasizing harmony with nature. They are typically low-impact and serve both subsistence and cultural purposes, maintaining ecological balance in freshwater and marine environments.