Fishing Activities At Serasa Carnival
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - A large crowd of mostly parents brought their children to Fisheries Carnival 2008 at the Fish Landing Complex in Serasa yesterday.

Event organiser Department of Fisheries has fishing activities, guessing the weight of the fish inside the aquarium, guessing the weight of the turtle, and fishing for children.

Awg Abd. Razak from Mentiri Housing Scheme praised the effort and initiative made by the department for having successfully organised the annual carnival and having local entrepreneurs in fisheries industries showcase their achievements and market their produce at very reasonable prices.

School children were thrilled by the exhibition and enlightened by modern production concepts.

The carnival is a public platform for those in the fisheries industry to meet and discuss with agencies.

Haji Ibrahim said the exhibition booths help children to understand and learn more about the Turtle Management & Conservation Programme set up by Fisheries Department.

The carnival gives opportunities for children and parents to get a closer look at the types of turtle available in the country and learn about their natural habitat.

A fisheries officer issued brochures to visitors on issues related to fisheries activities. Tourism officers promoted to visitors their products including KNK and fisheries eco-tourism products.

A fisheries official said the carnival has received encouraging response from the public since its kick-off last Thursday. The officer welcomes the public to the carnival and to participate in its many activities. The fisheries' ships, including the patrol boat, are open for the public viewing during the carnival.

Participants in the carnival are local entrepreneurs in the capture industry, seafood processing, aquaculture and other industries supporting the development of fisheries.

Seafood and fresh water fish lovers can buy fish at very reasonable prices. Stingrays are sold, for $1 per kilo compared to $3 on normal days. "Ikan Tungkol" sells for $1 each.

Most saleable are fresh water fish including "Ikan Patin," Keli at $7 per kilo and Ikan Bauong at $10 per kilo from Skt. Louis Trading.

The carnival from Jan 31 to Feb 3 was officially launched by the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources.

Winners of competitions at the carnival receive attractive prizes from the organiser. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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