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Created 30 June 2015

June 29 is recognized as Caribbean Fisherfolk Day.  The day is observed as a part of the bigger International Fisherman’s Day. It is being celebrated under the theme, The Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy, breaking the cycle of poverty in fishing communities.  The Belize Fisheries Department has teamed up with a number of organizations to organize a series of events to highlight our Belizean fishers and their contribution to our economy. Ralna Lewis is the National Replenishment Zones expansion Project Coordinator for the Wildlife Conservation Society.

To celebrate fisherfolks across Belize, you can join in the events planned.  in place for Fisher Folk day now being held in Belize City, and find out whom the outstanding fisher will be this year.

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