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Maharashtra village strives to preserve ancestral fishing practices

A bunch of determined fisherwomen of Thal village in Maharashtra’s Raigad district are fighting against odds and time to sustain their traditional fishing economy.

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Photo essay: The seasonal fishermen of Nanakmatta

The life of a seasonal fisherman camped at Uttarakhand's Nanaksagar Dam is hard – from living in makeshift huts that get battered by the wind to battling mosquitoes. But with thy challenges come some rewards.

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Farmers rear fish in farm ponds for increased income

Frequent cyclones and industrial fishing have impacted the lives of fishermen and farmers in Nagapattinam. Rearing fish in farm ponds and growing crops on bunds have boosted their income

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Bengal fishermen face livelihood quandary

Bottom trawling in banned near-shore areas has been destroying marine ecosystems, affecting traditional fishermen, and forcing some to work in those very trawlers to earn a living

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Palmyrah tappers move from climbing trees to casting nets

After a drought and a ban on toddy tapping, palmyrah climbers of a coastal village have taken to the sea, practicing sustainable fishing to conserve marine life and earn a livelihood

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Declining catch forces Chilika fishers to become migrant laborers

A significant fall in fish stock due to environmental and human made reasons, combined with stringent laws aimed at restoration of the Chilika Lake, has forced local fishermen to migrate seasonally in search of work