What is happening to Thailand’s famous giant nets
The traditional fishing practice of using Yo Yak lift nets in Songkhla Lake, Thailand, is facing challenges due to declining fish populations and pollution. Local villagers are collaborating with researchers to implement conservation efforts and improve fish habitats. The future of this ancestral tradition depends on the revival of fish stocks and the health of the lake ecosystem.
- ▪Villagers are experiencing a significant decline in fish populations, particularly the Luk Bre fish.
- ▪Research projects are underway to map fish migration patterns and build fish shelters to support aquatic life.
- ▪The number of Yo Yak structures has decreased from over 200 to around 30 due to the lack of fish.
- ▪Local fishermen are concerned that if fish populations do not recover, it will impact tourism and their livelihoods.
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SONGKHLA LAKE, Thailand — Jampen tends her Yo Yak lift nets and grandkids amid vanishing Luk Bre fish. As pollution threatens this ancestral tradition, villagers join researchers to build fish shelters, map routes with GIS, and innovate processing. Can local wisdom and science revive a fading way of life? Mongabay’s Video Team wants to cover questions and topics that matter to you. Are there any inspiring people, urgent issues, or local stories that you’d like us to cover? We want to hear from you. Be a part of our reporting process—get in touch with us here! Banner image: Yo Yak at Songkhla Lake, Thailand. ©Thomas Cristofoletti. These tiny houses are designed to stand in extreme floods TranscriptNotice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy.
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