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Noun
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Various species of sharks, some of which are endangered, hauled on shore at dawn by commercial fishermen at the Tanjung Luar port in East Lombok, Indonesia, last June.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026 -
And as independent fishermen, that's very difficult.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This activity harms unique ecosystems and significantly impacts artisanal and small-scale fishers in the region.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Seaweed farming could open up an additional income source that makes use of fishers’ existing gear and expertise.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
8 Apr. 2026
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