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The document discusses the introduction and spread of plywood boats among artisanal fishermen in three districts along the southwest coast of India - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Kanyakumari. These districts have a rough coastline without safe harbors, requiring boats that can operate from open beaches. Traditional crafts like the Kattumaram were small and suited for the diverse fisheries with many species caught in small quantities. Non-governmental organizations worked with fishermen to introduce plywo
- Author
- Gunapriya Hariharan
- Language
- EN