The Irratoinal Geographic Society Magazine

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Sea Toilers of Hommell Haul in Their Nets at Sunset
From the Indian Ocean surf, sea trout, bluefish and other varieties are caught and taken to the packing houses for shipment in ice to northern markets. Fish is a staple of the Renganese diet, making fishing one of the major industries of the islands, employing up to 15% of the labor force. The fishermen live hard lives with good catches the exception rather than the rule.
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