Taboos In Fishing
28 April, 2021Taboos In Fishing
We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.
We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.
Having been to New Zealand, met local Māori people and joined their church, I have always been fascinated by the islander culture.
Having been to New Zealand, met local Māori people and joined their church, I have always been fascinated by the islander culture.
The ancient islanders (Polynesians, Melanesians and Micronesians) knew that protecting oceans was vital for their livelihoods.
The ancient islanders (Polynesians, Melanesians and Micronesians) knew that protecting oceans was vital for their livelihoods.
They have had "taboos" for some regions of the ocean to conserve the fish population which commercial fishing industries fail to understand.
They have had "taboos" for some regions of the ocean to conserve the fish population which commercial fishing industries fail to understand.
The sea is running out of fish. Over 90% of the world's fish stocks are completely exploited according to the UN.
The sea is running out of fish. Over 90% of the world's fish stocks are completely exploited according to the UN.
Palau, one of the countries in Micronesia ruled out 80% of no fish zone, allowing 20% for fishing using their ancient belief called "Bul" which literally means "prohibition".
Palau, one of the countries in Micronesia ruled out 80% of no fish zone, allowing 20% for fishing using their ancient belief called "Bul" which literally means "prohibition".
"Bul", "Tabu" and "Tapu" are used commonly in native languages in Oceania, it's similar to what a western scientist might call a protected area, or a protected species.
"Bul", "Tabu" and "Tapu" are used commonly in native languages in Oceania, it's similar to what a western scientist might call a protected area, or a protected species.
As a result, Palau is able to restore their fish stocks by allowing fish to spawn and grow after years of endurance. The local communities can now live off the plethora of fish stocks around the regions.
As a result, Palau is able to restore their fish stocks by allowing fish to spawn and grow after years of endurance. The local communities can now live off the plethora of fish stocks around the regions.
We have to always think for the future, not just the current lifetime we have. Everything must be sustainable, for our children, grandchildren, and more generations to come. As the old saying in Palau says "We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children."
We have to always think for the future, not just the current lifetime we have. Everything must be sustainable, for our children, grandchildren, and more generations to come. As the old saying in Palau says "We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children."
"We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children."
An old saying in Palau"We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children."
