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Traditional Sama maritime knowledge includes recognizing changes in waves, currents, weather, and other conditions that affect life at sea.
Experienced fishers can pass this knowledge to younger generations through observation and participation. This allows practical decisions to be made without depending entirely on modern instruments.
Knowledge of the sea can also include understanding where particular marine resources are likely to be found.
Such skills develop from repeated interaction with a specific marine environment. For island communities, knowing how to interpret the sea can be as important as knowing how to navigate a road.
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