Pole-and-line FAD deployed off Kelaa

The lost pole-and-line FAD off HA. Kelaa has been redeployed.

During the ongoing trip to the north by the Fisheries Ministry's technical team, this FAD was deployed at its previous location, 17 miles north of HA. Kelaa. This is the third time a FAD has been established at this location.

The number of the newly established pole-and-line FAD is B09D01-03.

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. Out of these, 4 FADs are established in HA atoll.