Reconciling culture, livelihood and conservation through community fishing in Assam
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27.04.23
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Germany, India

Indigenous fishing is a long-standing tradition that continues to be practiced today. Although it is primarily used for food and recreation, it has significant cultural, livelihood and environmental implications for traditional communities in Northeast India to the extent that community fishing has become ingrained in their local festivals, customs and culture.
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