Blast fishing

Under water explosion

Blast fishing or dynamite fishing is the use of dynamite or homemade bombs to kill or stun many fish at once. This makes the fish easier to catch. It kills many fish, and damages where they live. The explosions often destroys the habitat (such as coral reefs) which supports the fish.

The explosives are also dangerous for the fishermen, causing accidents and injuries. The practice is illegal in many places.

Blast Fishing Media

• തോട്ട പൊട്ടിക്കൽ 01.jpg

  Fish floating immediately after the blast

• തോട്ടയിൽ തിരിവയ്ക്കുന്നു 01.jpg

  Explosives being prepared for blast fishing

• The Royal Navy on the Home Front, 1914-1918 Q18845.jpg

  First World War sailor with a fish stunned by the explosion of a depth charge

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