La Asiru - Advisor to the Fisherman Community Tomia (Komunto), Kulati Village, Tomia, Wakatobi
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Indonesia
Nature Hero La Asiru © YKAN
Indonesia
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Biography
La Asiru or more familiarly called Bapak Tua tells the story of the natural conditions from 1999 to 2006. The natural conditions that continue to be eroded gave the 81-year-old grandfather the idea to start a fish bank.
Fish bank, is an area of 32 hectares on the high seas. In that place, the fishermen are disallowed to carelessly catch fish. Every fisherman must use environmentally friendly equipment. In addition to fishing, the area is also used for spawning and breeding sites for fish. The fish bank area, according to La Asiru, is very meaningful for fishermen who do not dare to go to sea during the east wind season. The east wind season usually occurs from May to October. That means, during the east wind season, fishermen can still look for fish to meet the needs of their families.
Fish bank, is an area of 32 hectares on the high seas. In that place, the fishermen are disallowed to carelessly catch fish. Every fisherman must use environmentally friendly equipment. In addition to fishing, the area is also used for spawning and breeding sites for fish. The fish bank area, according to La Asiru, is very meaningful for fishermen who do not dare to go to sea during the east wind season. The east wind season usually occurs from May to October. That means, during the east wind season, fishermen can still look for fish to meet the needs of their families.