Tag: fisherfolk
Philippine anti-mining groups call for stop to seabed quarrying
Scientists warn that coastal and mangrove ecosystems would be affected if dredging and reclamation activities were to continue
Indian archdiocese to continue protest against seaport project despite court order
The High Court said the ongoing work of the seaport should not be disrupted at any cost
Nuns back protest against new international seaport in India
The fisherfolk demand a rehabilitation package for those who have lost houses and occupation because of the port
Philippines’ troubled waters: Residents say dredging project used to mine black...
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba Sr. adamantly denied that the contractors are mining black sand in the town of Aparri
Troubled Waters: Philippine fisherfolk suffer poor catch as gov’t dredging project...
A project meant to help restore a major river in Aparri has wreaked havoc on the livelihood of local fisherfolk
Last Irrawaddy dolphin in northeastern Cambodia dies
“This latest river dolphin death highlights how vulnerable these and other species remain.”
Fisherfolk in northern Philippines cry foul over ‘attacks’ of foreign vessels
Environmental activists claim that a 'river rehabilitation project' in the northern Philippines is actually a black sand mining operation
Migrant fishermen and debt bondage
Despite the inhumane conditions, many migrant fishers are unable or are afraid to leave their ships due to debts