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Lamu fishermen abandon destructive seine nets for sustainable eco-friendly gear

Fishermen on their boat in the Indian Ocean along Lamu County. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Fishermen in Lamu are abandoning destructive seine nets that threaten the country's fish stocks for eco-friendly gear in the latest push for sustainable fishing practices.

Speaking in Kiunga, Lamu Governor Issa Timamy said he launched a programme to ensure fishermen voluntarily exchange seine nets for sustainable fishing gear.

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