Pollution from waste dumped by cement and chemical factories into El Max is threatening the livelihood of fishermen and families dependent on the waters of what has been called the Venice of Egypt for its waterways and canals.
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A man looks out from his balcony, one of the fishermen dependent on El Max's waters for their livelihood. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
Above, a bird covered in oil. Fishermen believe cement and chemical factories believe are dumping their waste into El Max, polluting the waters and further reducing their catch. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
A boy walks past boats docked at the entrance gate of the fishermen’s village in the El Max. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
Fishermen repair their boats in the El Max area Alexandria. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
Men sew their nets in the fishermen’s village in El Max. Almost every day, the fishermen wake up before dawn and return home in the evening, earning just 10 Egyptian pounds. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
A fisherman repairs his boat at the entrance to the fishermen’s village of El Max. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
A fisherman collects fish from his net in front of his house. Almost every day, the fishermen wake up before dawn and return home in the evening, earning just 10 Egyptian pounds. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
The day's catch for sale. Almost every day, the fishermen wake up before dawn and return home in the evening, earning just 10 Egyptian pounds. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
A fisherman’s catch is displayed for sale. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters -
A man grills fish to sell in front of his house. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters
Pollution in Venice of Egypt threatens livelihood of fishermen — in pictures
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