Noticing changes in the volume of their fish catches, duration of fishing, and need to travel ever-increasing distances to be able to fish, the community of Kampung Asai in Papua drew upon traditional knowledge to better manage their marine resources. After learning about the success of sasi (or: ‘prohibition’) from the community in Menarbu – a village across the waters of Teluk Cenderawasih – the Asai community decided to use this approach.

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Tasamu Rawanang: A Traditional Approach to Community-Based Fisheries Practiced by the Indigenous Asai)Download