| | 92 fishers work outrigger dug-out canoes at Air Manis beach just South of Padang |
| | | Fisher children carry kerosene, drinking water and supplies for their families. |
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| | Boats are in very poor condition. Most fish at night using gill nets. |
| | | Largest boats take 5 crew, most 2 & a few only 1. No safety equipment abo... |
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| | Best boat takes 4 crew, uses a 5hp long-tail motor, ranges up to 10 nm off shore |
| | | 2 man canoe in appalling condition. The boat is 7 years old and not repairable. |
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| | This 5 year old dugout will probably go 2-3 miles out to sea tonight. |
| | | Another 2 man canoe still in use despite dangerous condition. |
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| | Boats are beached thru surf as there is no protected anchorage. |
| | | Better fisher housing. Standing water around house used for washing nets. |
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| | | Ablutions. Water is brackish. No septic tank used. |
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| | Standing water round housing is unhealthy. |
| | | Children get protein but hygiene is very poor |
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| | Women have no job opportunities as village is too far from the city. |
| | | Homes have no running water, no septic tanks or even toilets, no power, no phone |
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| | Boat building/training location looking North |
| | | Location panorama looking SW. Beach is protected enough for launching most days |
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| | Fishers raid live coral reef for sale to souvenir shops when fish are scarce |
| | | Local coffee shop is community meeting place. |
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| | ELM local team. Nasdion SH, Bp Imam, Capt Pili |
| | | First meeting with fisher organization. 16th Jan 06 |
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| | A new approach to boat building and propulsion is urgently needed. |
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