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As one of the most popular spots to catch largemouth bass on the East Coast, Lake Anna attracts fisherfolk from all over for year-round fishing.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Harry, of the fisherfolk organization, noted that the strike comes as the eastern Caribbean prepares for the peak of tuna season, with many fishermen depending on catches for their livelihoods.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Militia vessels look like civilian fishing boats, manned by fisherfolk wearing civilian clothes.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Harry, of the fisherfolk organization, noted that the strike comes as the eastern Caribbean prepares for the peak of tuna season, with many fishermen depending on catches for their livelihoods.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Militia vessels look like civilian fishing boats, manned by fisherfolk wearing civilian clothes.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Fisherfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fisherfolk. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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