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Fishing communities in Kozhikode are demanding action after their marine ambulance sat broken for years. Their organized push for safety could strengthen emergency response for thousands of fishers.
A Norwegian father-son duo created a wristband that automatically stops boats and calls for help when fishers fall into the water. After successful winter testing, the life-saving device could soon protect thousands of solo fishers along Norway's coast.
A new organization just gave coastal fishermen in Ghana's Volta Region 60 life jackets and emergency training that could prevent drowning deaths at sea. The Fisherfolk Sustainability Network launched with a mission to make fishing safer as climate change brings more unpredictable weather.
A young swan is recovering after emergency surgery to remove two fishing hooks from his neck and throat. The successful rescue highlights both the danger of discarded fishing gear and the dedication of wildlife rescuers working to save animals.