As a fishmonger, Samuel wakes up at 1am every morning to get fresh fish from the port. He worked in accounting for 12 years, but the migraines made it clear he needed a change. I asked about the impact of overfishing, but he said thats not the biggest problem. The problem is when fishermen throw dynamite into the ocean to make fish float to the top. This method (called blast fishing) doesnt just kill fish, it destroys the entire ecosystem such as coral reefs around the Indonesian islands. He tries not to buy from wholesalers who deal with these guys; reputation matters in the market so it sends a message. Its easy to tell when dynamite has been used: when you cut open the fish, youll notice that the tissue and skeleton is disintegrated. Sams market stall is a far cry from his air-conditioned office, but he enjoys the creative autonomy of managing his own business and constantly learning about the trade. For doing business, he says you have do the right thing, and do the thing right.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:08:47 +0000