Modernity and precarity in Bitung’s fisheries (Indonesia)

Bitung harbour

The harbour of Bitung, North Sulawesi, is a hub for much of Indonesia’s fish industry. Here, both sea capture and daily and seasonal labour are traded. (photo credit: Roberto Rizzo)

Fisherman in Bitung, Indonesia

A Sanggir fisherman from nearby Lembeh island with his daily catch, which will be later sold a batibo (an industry middleman). (photo credit: Roberto Rizzo)

Lembeh commuters

Day commuters wait to cross back to Lembeh island, across from the Bitung harbour area. (photo credit: Roberto Rizzo)

Tunafish roundabout Bitung

The tunafish statue (patung cakalang) has become a symbol of the Bitung municipality, describing and prescribing its status as a “tuna heaven”. (photo credit: Roberto Rizzo)