Fishers use 1,000-year-old technique to address major problem in industry: 'A really important aspect of who we are as people'

Fishers use 1,000-year-old technique to address major problem in industry: 'A really important aspect of who we are as people'

Although the modernization of the fishing industry has resulted in increased yields, the tried-and-true fishing practices of Maldivian fishers have helped keep their fisheries alive and well.  As reported by the Guardian, one of the most important resources in the Maldives is the skipjack tuna. Not only has the fish provided a major food source for the population, but it has also helped support the country's economy for centuries. And the 1,000-…