Evidence status
Educational draft: initial reading does not replace academic and community review.
Components to observe
Documented kelong may feature poles or frames, nets, floats or moorings, and working areas. Not every type includes every part. Use location-specific photographs before applying technical labels.
Function and testing
Frames support operating elements; nets relate to capture; flotation components supply buoyancy in floating variants. Operational details, including how a net is raised, require observational evidence.
Observation sheet
Record place, date, community terms, visible function, authorised image and an unknown field. Do not publish fisher locations or sensitive cultural details without consent.
Learning question
What is actually supported by local sources, and what still requires direct investigation?