Due cantrang, Kotabaru fishermen Restless

By Imam Hanafi

Kotabaru, 26/5 (Antaranews, South Kalimantan) - Some local fishermen unsettled by the fishing activities of the outsider to fish in in Kotabaru waters using cantrang.

Member of Commission II DPRD Kotabaru, H Syaiful Bahri, MSi, in Kotabaru on Sunday, said, based on reports of fishermen, there are still a lot of fishermen from outside the area who use cantrang to catch fish.

"As a result, local fishermen are furious against the act of the Kotabaru fishermen from outside," he explained.

According to the fishermen, told Syaiful, fishing cantrang will wipe out all ranging in size from large to small. In fact, underwater ecosystems and coral reefs were feared to be disturbed, therefore.

Appropriate conditions, cantrang gear should only be used in a way whipped, or drawn by hand, and the limited area of ​​operation. But in reality, it was drawn by using large size boats and operates under four miles distances on Kotabaru waters.

"The fishing activity, is obviously very detrimental to local fishermen," he said.

Syaiful concerned, if the incident was not immediately resolved will lead to unfavorable circumstances, and can ignite anger of Kotabaru fishermen.

Cantrang nets or nets similar to trawling is prohibited Fisheries Act.

He asked the law enforcement and related agencies to regulate fishing activities of outside fishermen in Kotabaru waters.