Global climate change and fisheries depleted by industrial fishing operations are forcing small fishermen in Dawei to invest in larger boats that can venture into deeper water.
But Myanmar law limits the size of fishing boats, preventing local fishermen from investing in the larger boats they need to fish in the best areas. This week, in partnership with Dawei Watch, Doh Athan speaks with local fishermen forced to either give up their livelihoods, or break the law.
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