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Fiji could face a bleak future should we continue the use of unsustainable fishing practices that result in overfishing, evident in increased undersized catches present in fish markets across the nation....
Crews from Peak Environmental were at 50 Mount Vernon Road 3 times to retrieve samples from deeper pits over a wider area than those tested last year.
The peak breeding months run from the 1st of June to the 30th September....
Mar 17, 2021 09:57:23 AM Celebrity chef Lance Seeto says Fijians need to be wise about what we take out of the Ocean and start thinking about the future when it comes to fish and critters. Seeto who is the 4FJ Fish Smart Campaign Champion says it is heartbreaking to see our local markets inundated with undersized fish - fish that could be given more time to grow and breed as well. “It’s really sad to see when we go to the local market or the wharf and we see these tiny, tiny fish being sold." He said in a statement issued by the 4FJ Fish Smart Campaign.
The 4FJ Fish Smart campaign is promoting better ways to fish, or Fish Smart, to increase your catches, today and tomorrow. As part of the campaign work, it’s also asking everyone in urban areas to pledge to “Say No to Undersize” species in the market. In Fiji, mud crabs or qari have long been a women-dominated fishery, helping to provide an important income opportunity for families in rural areas. But in Fiji today, mud crabs can’t quite keep up with the demand, with current fishing practices. “In the past, in one village, there will be 3-4 people who are fishing for cra...