Dismantling Unexploded Weapons: The Dangers of Dynamite Fishing in the Solomon Islands
Dynamite fishing, which involves dismantling World War Two-era unexploded ordinances in the Solomon Islands, poses real dangers for fishermen and community members.
Dynamite fishing has destructive impacts on the environment and traditional practices in Langa Langa Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. It also proves dangerous for the fishermen, as it involves dismantling unexploded World War Two-era bombs in the area.
Yet, mitigating the practice proves difficult as fishermen claim they need alternative sources of income to transition away from dynamite fishing.
Jeremy Gwao offers more details in this final part of a three-part series.
This story was produced with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network. It was first published in Tavuli News on January 3, 2024. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Banner image: Fishermen say they need alternative government schemes or sources of income for them to move away from dynamite fishing / Credit: Tavuli News.
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