Interviewer instructions
This question asks [HM] to specify the types of methods they undertook in the past 3 months. The main methods used are as follows:
-Fishing
a) Gill and other net: Covers several types of net fishing techniques particularly those involving the use of gill nets and cast nets.
b) Vertical long lining: this refers to a long vertical line with several ‘branch lines’ that is attached to a float and set to drift. The vertical longline has a weight at the bottom, which is usually
positioned to around 200m deep, with branch lines coming off this line at a spacing of about 20m. The branch line has a baited hook on it.
c) Drop lining: this refers to a weighted line (often with a rock) that takes a baited hook deep to capture fish.
d) Hook and line: this refers to fishing with a hook and line, often which is weighted.
e) Trolling: A method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water.
f) Deep-bottom: this refers to fishing in deep water, often to target deep water snapper.
g) Spear fishing: A method of fishing involving the use of spear guns, pole spear or harpoon, often with the aid of a rubberized elastic band to impale the fish on the spear.
h) Flying fishing (Mororo): this method targets flying fish and is practiced at night with a light and scoop net to catch the flying fish.
i) Other: Any other fishing technique used
-Other Sea Gathering
j) Collecting/gathering shells: collecting of seafood from the reef, usually by hand. It is often referred to as gleaning.
k) Other: Any other technique used for gathering seafood