Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Indian-Fishermen-Action-in-Orissa-27MZIFIT47JC.htmlConceptually similarIndian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMACompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMDCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GM8Completed★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMCCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMGCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMHCompleted★★★★Sugayatri Launches a BuoyGP0VSTCompleted★★★★Fishing Men in OrissaGP01KLBCompleted★★★★Turtle Camp FlotillaGP0141OCompleted★★★★View AllGP02GM7Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaLocal fishermen from Chilka lake unfold a fishing net which will form a large message banner to highlight, together with Greenpeace activists, the need for protection of the fishing community livelihood and the development of conservation strategies for the establishment of a Marin Park in the country.Locations:Asia-Balugaon-India-OrissaDate:18 Jul, 2011Credit:© Abhijit Pal / GreenpeaceMaximum size:2000px X 3000pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Banners-Boats-Canoes-Day-Fisheries-Fishers-Fishing nets-KWCI (GPI)-Men-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-Small group of people-Sustainable fishingShoot:Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaIndian fishermen act to protect their livelihood. Highlighting the need for conservation and livelihood strategies to work together, local fishermen along with Greenpeace activists held a large banner reading ‘protect ecosystems, right to fish’ at Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. This activity was preceded by a comprehensive study by Greenpeace India and United Artists’ Association in 15 villages around the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary to document the attitudes and perceptions of fisher-folk towards multiple income generation options and marine conservation and management measures.
