date:Aug 07, 2012
ut the department's move to register illegal trawlers.
He said several trawlers, including licensed ones, operate in no-fishing zones which are protected for the purposes of marine animal conservation.
Between the shoreline and 3km out to sea is a designated breeding and nursing ground for marine animals under fishing law.
No fishing is allowed in this area, but Mr Banjong says the law is often flouted.
These trawlers are operating in a prohibited area and no officials are taking legal actio