Molo tradition

Traditional fishing techniques vary widely in Papua, among others, by using means of transport such as paddle boats, outboard motors, long boat and speed boat. The use of this tool closely related to the purpose of meeting the needs of families (subsistence) and fishing are also sources of family income. In addition, the use of means of transport in determining the fishermen cruising to the fishing location.

In addition to transportation, use of fishing gear is also very influential on fish catches by local fishermen. Traditional fisherman in Papua generally use simple fishing gear and the hereditary nature of such hooks, nets and kalawai (tool type of spear). The use of tools other than closely related to fishing techniques performed by the local fishermen are also related to seasonal conditions.
"Molo" (according to the local dialect) means a dive to catch fish with a tool for archery arrows the fish. Molo is a fishing technique known from generation to generation are usually passed on to younger generations. The length of time varies depending on the skills of diving fishermen who often perform this activity.What is interesting dives made without the use of diving equipment, other than submarine glasses. Other tools which is a kind of fish or arrow in the local dialect known as the "Jubi". Jubi is usually made of some material variations include wood, wire, rubber and iron. At the time of Molo, fishermen usually spend 2-3 hours with varying dive depths ranged from 10-20 minutes to get caught.Therefore they are often doing activities molo to catch fish most often experience hearing loss.
Dives are usually done at night when the moon is shining brightly or in local terms as "dark moon". In the dark atmosphere of the moon, believed that sensitivity of fish to the presence of fishermen will be reduced and they can not see the fishermen who dive. Therefore do not be surprised if in this condition fisherman can bring home a pretty good haul.

Pace of development of coastal Papua, currently open access to and from new areas that were previously isolated. It also indirectly affects the use of fishing equipment by local fishermen. Development of the type of fishing gear used began to shift to modern equipment are easily available and sold in the city.Besides the opening of the isolation area also opens up a number of marketing opportunities catches. No wonder the state is involved also affect the use of more modern equipment so that more efficient in increasing the catch, which in turn increases the income of fishermen involved.
Although currently there is development of the use of modern fishing gear, fishing practices in traditional ways, including Molo, still remain a part of everyday small-scale traditional fishermen with limited capital. On the one hand it is very alarming and requires serious attention to the relevant technical agencies in order to boost production and income of fishermen pengingkatan. On the other hand, development is currently one of the factors that are slowly beginning to shift the activity and the use of traditional fishing gear to capture the more advanced techniques with modern equipment as well. Molo although the technique is traditionally a relic of the past generation that needs to be maintained and preserved because in addition to environmentally friendly and sustainable is that utilizes local indigenous ingredients around with the main objective for subsistence.