Trolling FAD Deployed Off Sh. Ekasdhoo

A trolling FAD has been deployed off Sh. Ekasdhoo.

During the Fisheries Ministry team's ongoing trip to the northern atolls, this trolling FAD was deployed today, 5 miles southeast of Sh. Ekasdhoo. The trolling FAD number is D09V03.

Under the efforts to expand the Maldives' FAD network, three FADs were previously deployed in Sh. Atoll. With the FAD deployed today, the number of trolling FADs in Sh. Atoll has reached 4.

Details of previously deployed FADs:

• Sh. Nalandhoo FAD: 4 miles southeast of Nalandhoo
• Sh. Boduhuraa FAD: 5 miles northwest of Boduhuraa
• Sh. Funadhoo FAD: 4.5 miles east of Funadhoo

Trolling FADs, established at a distance of between 3 to 6 miles around islands, are specialized for trolling and sport fishing. The trolling FAD is designed with a light visible from afar and a radar reflector to easily identify its location.

The Fisheries Ministry has previously stated that the main purpose of establishing these trolling FADs is to further promote this type of fishing, develop it sustainably, and provide convenience for fishermen, young fishers, and those engaged in recreational fishing.