DIY artificial reefs are boosting fish numbers in Yemen. But there's a catch

Fishers have revived a traditional practice of building 'scrap' reefs to attract fish but are using plastic and tyres instead of rocks and branches, and not everyone is happyThe roar of the waves on the shore in Mokha mean the Yemeni men have to shout to each other as they load their supplies into the fishing boats docked at the small landing site on the beach. Alongside their nets, fuel canisters and food, the men add firewood, metal frames and old car tyres."Farmers have pastures, and us fishermen, too, have feeding grounds we are responsible for," says Ahmed Dawood. "Our farms are underwater, and our feed is piles of discarded scrap." Continue reading...