Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Indian-Fishermen-Action-in-Orissa-27MZIFIT4NXV.htmlConceptually similarIndian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMACompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMDCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GM7Completed★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMCCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMGCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMHCompleted★★★★Fishing Men in OrissaGP01KLBCompleted★★★★Traditional Fisherman in IndiaGP07Y9Completed★★★★Sugayatri Launches a BuoyGP0VSTCompleted★★★★View AllGP02GM8Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaA local fisherman from Chilka lake holds fishing nets which will form a large 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:3000px X 2000pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Asian and Indian ethnicities-Banners-Boats-Canoes-Day-Fisheries-Fishers-Fishing nets-KWCI (GPI)-Men-Oceans (campaign title)-One person-Outdoors-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.
