Push net fishing is seen as being a highly destructive form of fishing, as is otter trawl fishing that involves dragging a net along the sea bed. PATTANAPONG HIRUNARDWassana Nanuam Eight old fishing vessels were sunk in the Gulf of Thailand Tuesday to create new habitats for marine life. Capt Sahapon said the government wants to buy up fishing vessels equipped with push nets to help end this method of fishing. he Command Centre for Combating Illegal Fishing sank trawlers in the Gulf of Thailand off Phetchaburi to create new habitats for marine life. PATTANAPONG HIRUNARDClick "play" to listen to Old trawlers take on a new role as artificial reefs and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post November 16, 2016 03:50 UTC