Myanmar: Rakhine Fishermen Hurt by Unlawful Fishing

Feb 15, 2017 | Aung Ramar, Eleven
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Small-scale fishermen in Rakhine State blame unlawful fishing vessels for a drop in marine lives. The livelihoods of residents of Kyaukpyu, Myebon and Pauktaw townships depend on shallow-water fishing. They said they noticed a drop in daily catches since massive vessels started fishing in their areas.