Dakshin Foundation 256d ago

In the remote islands of Lakshadweep, fishing is not just a livelihood - it is an identity. Through the voices of fishers, the film traces the fragile balance between people and the sea. It explores how fishers practise pole and line fishing, a selective, low-impact method that uses marine resources responsibly, why baitfish are vital to the system, and how knowledge and patience once safeguarded the fishery’s future. It also highlights new challenges: unsustainable shifts such as night fishing, rising fuel costs, declining demand, and threats to coastal commons At its heart, Misrav is about more than fishing. It’s about the choices the fishers of Lakshadweep face between tradition, survival, and sustainability. By bringing fishers and government together, co-management can secure a future where Lakshadweep’s resources continue to sustain livelihoods, traditions, and ecosystems for generations to come. Dakshin Foundation works closely with coastal and fishing communities to support sustainable and equitable fisheries. Explore our programmes here: www.dakshin.org Credits: We are grateful to the following fishers of Lakshadweep for their support: Abdul Naser TC, Abdul Rasak TP, Ashik SM, Ayisha KH, Faizul Azeem KP, Jaffer Khan MM, Muqbil TP, Naser EC, Sadik S, Salahudheen TP, Ummer S. We thank the following departments and the Lakshadweep administration: Department of Environment and Forests, Lakshadweep Department of Fisheries, Lakshadweep Department of Science and Technology, Lakshadweep Fisheries Co-operative Society, Agatti (MMVSS) Dakshin Team: Abdul Naser, Hafeera B K, Kumar Sahayaraju, Mahaboob Khan, Naveen Namboothri, Mahima Jaini, Ishaan Khot, Prerana Gowda, Ranjini Sen Funding Support: Tata Trusts, Blue Ventures, The Rufford Foundation, The Waterloo Foundation Additional Support: Rainmatter Foundation, LGT Venture Philanthropy, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Filmed and Edited by: Rahul Demello Illustrations: Kabini Amin, Mohavi Mohandas, Prabha Mallya Produced by: Dakshin Foundation #Lakshadweep #TunaFishing #SustainableFisheries #FishingCommunity #PoleAndLine #ConservationIndia #DakshinFoundation