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Fishermen Using Beach Drag Nets

Fishermen catch fish using beach drag nets in Pangandaran, West Java, on September 7, 2025. Drag nets are one of 10 types of fishing gear permitted for use by Indonesian fishermen under the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Regulation, which aims to protect small-scale fishermen and preserve the environment. The rope used is 2,000 meters long, with a 500-meter net pulled by 15-20 people working together in traditional ways. (Photo by Ardi Septian/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12726337
Date Taken	7 September 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ardi Septian/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ardi Septian/NurPhoto

Small Group of People Action Shot Fishermen fish beach drag nets Pangandaran West Java September 7 2025 drag nets fishing gear Indonesian fishermen Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Regulation protect small-scale fishermen preserve environment rope 2 000 meters 500-meter net pulled 15-20 people working together traditional ways Ardi Septian NurPhoto Indonesia maritime fisheries regulation conservation sustainable fishing community teamwork coastal traditional fishing methods.