Fisherfolk in a sentence

Dr. Jesrelljane Amper delivers the results of their study about the impacts of Covid-19 on smallscale fisherfolk in Danajon Bank.

Fisherfolk from oil spill-affected communities and cause-oriented groups gathered together in Pola, Oriental Mindoro – considered the ground zero of the oil spill from MT Princess Empress – to mark Earth Day and the effects of the oil spill.

In October last year, the group said that fisherfolk had either abandoned their livelihood and found alternative jobs or reduced their fishing activities as their meager income made it challenging for them to recover ever-rising production costs.

Instead of land reclamation, we call for a genuine rehabilitation and recognition of fisherfolk’s right to livelihood.

Several farmers, fisherfolk and indigenous peoples have been manning a barricade since February 18 to prevent mining trucks containing nickel ore from entering a private port.

The Chinese vessel eventually abandoned the Filipino fisherfolk at sea, stoking a diplomatic dispute between the two countries.

To date, Kadiwa total sales have reached to more than PHP415 million, benefitting farmers, fisherfolk and other businesses.

About 100 fisherfolk receive aid from PCG personnel.

Fisherfolk communities were given priority to restore their livelihoods.

Fisherfolk's incomes increase and community access to nutrient-rich aquatic food improves.

It would provide residents, including fisherfolk, with access to fuel for their daily activities, such as powering outboard motors.

Micoud North fisherfolk faced many challenges without access to a proper jetty, compounded by a buildup of sargassum that negatively impacted their fishing.

Moreover, the agency would also help local government units assist affected fisherfolk and residents and have already had dialogues between the provincial government of Cavite and owners and insurance agents of the sunken vessels.

Sandeshkhali island itself is mostly inhabited by SC and ST farmers and fisherfolk.

The bill proposes the creation of the Young Farmers and Fisherfolk Challenge Council, which will play a pivotal role in shaping policies and ensuring effective implementation.

The committee put forth a set of resolutions urging the government to redress the issues faced by the fisherfolk community in the State.

According to data provided by Tamil Nadu’s fisheries department, the State is home to 1 million marine fisherfolk in 608 marine fishing villages and has 62 reservoirs.

In the Philippines, small-scale fisherfolk, the victims of Chinese incursions, recently condemned the presence of Chinese-registered vessel MV Zhong Hai 69 Alfa which had run aground on a marine protected area in Zambales, Luzon Island.

The government has promised employment for the fisherfolk once construction work gets started although no details have been shared.

The Umkomaas Aliwal Shoal Rock and Surf Fishers Forum, together with fisherfolk in surrounding areas with anglers from Chatsworth and Phoenix, have voiced their concerns regarding the ban on fishing during the lockdown.