Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Indian-Fishermen-Action-in-Orissa-27MZIFIT4UCA.htmlConceptually similarIndian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMACompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GM7Completed★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMDCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMGCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GMHCompleted★★★★Indian Fishermen Action in OrissaGP02GM8Completed★★★★Save Our Oceans India TourGP0916Completed★★★★Save Our Oceans India TourGP0GCNCompleted★★★★Save Our Oceans India TourGP0SBECompleted★★★★View AllGP02GMCIndian Fishermen Action in OrissaLocal fishermen from Chilka lake standing on small boats unfold a fishing net bearing the message "Protect ecosystems, Right to fish" to highlight, with the support of Greenpeace activists, the need for protection of their 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-Banners-Boats-Canoes-Day-Fisheries-Fishers-Fishing nets-KWCI (GPI)-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.
