The previously lost pole-and-line FAD off Th. Hirilandhoo has been re-deployed.
A team from the Fisheries Ministry deployed the FAD today, 12 miles southwest of the island. The FAD number is L08D01-01.
Pole-and-line FAD deployed off Hirilandhoo
In addition to the FAD deployed today, there is another pole-and-line FAD located 32 miles southwest of the island.
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 surrounding area of these FADs in a way that obstructs pole-and-line fishing vessels.
Looking at the Maldives' FAD network, there are currently 65 pole-and-line FADs.
