China, Tongli -Cormoran fishing

Cormorant fishing, a traditional method used in Japan and China since 960 AD, involves using trained cormorants to catch fish. The technique is documented in the Book of Sui, a historical text from the Sui Dynasty. Fishermen control the birds by tying a snare around their throats, preventing them from swallowing larger fish. While once a thriving industry, cormorant fishing now primarily serves the tourism sector, though it faces threats in China.

How does the cormorant fishing technique affect the types of fish that can be caught?

In what way has the purpose of cormorant fishing changed over time?