Traditional floating fish farms in Malaysia have a long history, dating back centuries. These simple structures, made of bamboo or other local materials, were anchored near the coast to cultivate fish in controlled environments. The fish were grown in cages or baskets and fed with food scraps or organic matter, managed by families or small communities and harvested for local consumption or sale. The farms played a crucial role in coastal communities' food security and livelihoods and had cultural significance, passed down through generations. Despite the rise of modern fish farms, traditional floating fish farms still exist and serve as a reminder of the country's fishing heritage and contribute to local economy and food security.
Exploring these floating fish farms is an interesting experience, I feel like being on a flat man-made island. There is a sensation of bouncing as I walk along the narrow wooden paths, which is a bit of fun.
During the visit, I witnessed the "almost full circle" of their farming activities such as maintenance, feeding, harvesting, preparing the fish for market-ready, and shipping them to the market. Enjoy!
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This is part of my ongoing Travel Visualclips, where I shared a glimpse of my travel visuals and thought. Each series features a paragraph of the history of the place and a paragraph of my thought. Accompanied by no more than fifteen carefully curated images, each series is intended to give readers the umami of travel.
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