Ras AL Khaimah Fisherman repairing metal netting creel.

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Trawling has been banned in the UAE since the 1970s, the shift from creels made of palm frond to ones of metal wire makes it harder for young fish to escape, including the commercially insignificant but ecologically important smaller species that help maintain the food chain and health of the marine environment.

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Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Ras Al-Khaimah - UAE
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

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