Why are we not doing as much to protect our fish as we do to save the rhino or elephant? Protective trawling gear that protect smaller fish, turtles and endangered species must be used and a fisheries officer always be aboard the vessel. The Navy and other government agencies were ordered to intercept illegal trawling vessels before their haul ends up in East Asia and elsewhere. Article 69 of the Constitution obligates the state to protect our wildlife and environment against harmful practices that threaten marine biodiversity. We must do more to protect both our marine life and the marine protectors.

Source: Standard Digital June 13, 2021 06:35 UTC