Fish Homes

We were able to go out last week and watch new fish homes be deployed in our MPA (Marine Protected Area).  These were built in the mangroves and were taken out by raft (it took over an hour to get out there).  These 'homes' are made out of bamboo with Nipa fawns added to the top.  Fish like to congregate in these for safety.  The goal is to have fish move into the MPA and have a safe place to be able to reach full size.  So many fish are taken out of the ocean not in a mature state.  MPA's are no fish areas and have heaving fines/jail time for fishing inside them.

Part of what Lauren is trying to teach the fisherfolk is the importance of leaving the younger fish in the ocean in order for them to be able to grow to full size.  It's a difficult task as most are fishing to eat for the day and/or are selling in the market to support their family for that one day.  Putting anything back into the ocean decreases income but in the long run does so much more harm.  For without adult fish, spawning starts to infinitely decrease leading to less fish in general for the future.