Makran Coast: Fishermen as the Silent Guardians
Makran Coast: Fishermen as the Silent Guardians Along Pakistan’s Makran Coast —particularly in Balochistan —there is no active, well-equipped technical coastal monitoring institution . The responsibility of observing marine life, reporting environmental changes, and documenting illegal activities has largely fallen on the shoulders of the local fishing communities . Fishermen from Gwadar, Ganz , and other coastal areas of Balochistan have emerged as the true, unpaid guardians of the sea . Working voluntarily and without any formal support, they collect critical data on marine biodiversity, endangered species, and illegal fishing practices. Using social media and direct communication, they regularly share this information with environmental and conservation organizations. A dolphin found dead at Gwadar sea Despite their crucial role, the contributions of these fishermen are rarely acknowledged in media reports or official narratives. At the very least, their efforts deserve recognition ...