Chapter 12
Desa Tuhaha, Saparua Island1
12.1 Physical, Biological and Technical Attributes
12.1.1 Physical environment
Tuhaha is situated on the peninsula of Hatawano, facing Tuhaha Bay. On the opposite side of
the bay lies the Pia village. Except for the water right in front of the Pia village, the fishing
rights over the bay seem to be exerted by Tuhaha. The bay is divided into four zones (Figure
12.1). Three are subject to access limitations: the former sasi area; a part for which the fishing
rights are auctioned (lelang labuhan); and a part that is reserved for the village head.
Figure 12.1. Sketch map of Tuhaha Bay (features not necessarily
to scale).
1 For data tables see Appendix 3.
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