Hopeful fishermen look to ‘magic’ gadget to fish in deep sea

Hussein Mwabori, a fisherman shows his day's catch. He says he could get as much as 30 kgs a day three decades ago.[Photo:GARDY CHACHA/STANDARD]

Climate change and wrong fishing practices at the coast have led to reduced success for local fishermen who rely on fish for food and income.

Efforts to turn the tide against the dwindling fortunes of the fish-dependent residents of Kwale have been boosted by introduction of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs).