In pictures: in the islands of Indonesia, the tradition of Sasi Laut reaps the rewards of sustainability
Sasi Laut is a traditional ceremony performed by local communities in Raja Ampat on the Bird’s Head peninsula in the newly formed Indonesian province of Southwest Papua. This ceremony is performed at the start or the end the sea harvest season. The people in Raja Ampat believe that when they go out to sea, their success depends on the Sasi ceremony. The practice sustainably provides significant benefits to the preservation of marine life in Raja Ampat. By closing off a chosen area until a specified time, Sasi Laut ensures an abundant harvest in highly sought-after catch such as lobster and sea cucumber
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