Former dynamite fisher Amiruddin has ceased using destructive fishing practices and become a marine conservationist in his native Sumbawa.
WEST SUMBAWA, Indonesia — More than a decade ago, Amiruddin would climb aboard a small fishing boat under the cover of night armed with around 10 bombs. However, Amir was not carrying explosives on that occasion and police later released him from custody. Every fortnight, Amir would travel back to Sumbawa. He had given up explosives after his arrest but began experimenting with a 100-m hose attached to a compressor, dousing schools of fish with poison.
After spending five years in Bali, Amir resolved to return to Sumbawa hoping to repair the damage he had done. “I saw that the growth of coral reefs was only around 1 centimeter per year,” Amir said. “The thing is, I used to destroy it in a matter of seconds.”Over time, the media Amir installed supported new coral growth and attracted fish, which compounded his dedication to the work.
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