Natuna Fishermen Endure Growing Anxiety

Chairman of the Alliance of Natuna Fishermen, Hendri, indicated that foreign fishing boats had indeed been intensifying their operation in the North Natuna Sea over the last two years.

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Rustam (48) prepares to go to sea to catch tuna from Teluk Baruk Harbor, Sepempang Village, East Bunguran District, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands, on Saturday (26/3/2022).

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel has been found sailing in the North Natuna Sea. Its maneuvers are disturbing traditional fishermen of Natuna, Riau Islands, in their daily work.