Stone #fishweirs on the shore of Newcastle Beach Co. Down Northern Ireland/UK. The construction of stone fish weirs in the intertidal zone gives us a window into the knowledge and experience local fishing communities must have gathered over the ages. 1/2 #coastalhistory #muSEAum

By integrating insights from both disciplines, we gain a holistic understanding of how human societies interact with and impact their natural environments, equipping us to address the complex social and ecological issues that shape our planet’s future.

#coastalhistory #muSEAum #fishtrap #fishweirs

Porlock Weir is one of three intertidal structures fish traps in Somerset, England. The #fishweirs were built in the medieval and/or post-medieval period. Used as oyster beds in the 19th Century. Mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1946 and 1999. #coastalhistory #muSEAum

Depictions of #fishweirs in art and maps across periods reflect their role in the physical and cultural landscape, as well as their economic value. They serve as both a tangible and abstract representation of human interaction with the ocean. #coastalhistory #muSEAum

Fishermen of #Savo fishing. Savo Island, 1950s. Savo Island is an island in the # SolomonIslands in the South Pacific Ocean. Administratively, Savo Island is part of the Central Province of the Solomon Islands.
Photo: Postcards. #fishweirs #fishing