Netföng
Netföng, also known as net-fong or net fishing, primarily refers to a traditional fishing method that uses a net as the primary tool for catching aquatic life. This method has been practiced in various cultures worldwide and remains a vital component of small-scale and subsistence fisheries. The technique involves deploying nets, which can vary in size, mesh, and design, to capture fish or other marine organisms by entrapment.
Nets used in netföng can take multiple forms, including gillnets, hand nets, cast nets, and seine nets.
Historically, netföng has been a sustainable fishing practice when appropriately managed since it generally relies on
Environmental concerns associated with netföng include overfishing and accidental capture of non-target species, known as bycatch.
In contemporary fisheries, netföng continues to play a significant role, especially in developing regions and traditional