Fishermen bringing their catch ashore from their boat at Ngapali beach, in Rakhine State's Thandwe Township, on October 4, 2013. (AFP)

Myanmar’s fishing industry sinks to new depths

The post-coup economic crisis has rattled the fishery sector, pushing many fishermen to pack up their poles and seek risky work abroad, while businesses shutter or fish for new buyers – but few are taking the bait.

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