Bomb fishing continues to cause severe damage to Indonesia's coral reefs, with explosive devices used by fishermen destroying vast areas of delicate marine ecosystems. Despite being illegal, the practice persists due to poverty and limited enforcement in remote coastal communities.
Background
Indonesia is home to some of the world's richest coral reef ecosystems but faces ongoing threats from destructive fishing practices. Bomb fishing (using explosives to stun or kill fish) has been banned but remains a persistent problem in many coastal regions.
- Source
- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Aug 25, 2026 at 10:29 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10