A pole-and-line Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) has been deployed 13 miles east of K. Dhiffushi.
The technical team of the Fisheries Ministry deployed this FAD on the 5th of this month. The FAD number is H10D01.
Pole-and-line FAD deployed off Dhiffushi
Pole-and-line FADs are specifically deployed for pole-and-line fishing or skipjack tuna fishing. It is legally prohibited to conduct other types of fishing in the area surrounding these FADs in a manner that obstructs pole-and-line fishing vessels.
Looking at the Maldives' FAD network, there are currently 65 pole-and-line FADs.
