• A devil ray on the beach off Gaza City after being caught by Gaza fishermen, who catch the rare, endangered rays when they pass offshore during their winter migration. EPA
    A devil ray on the beach off Gaza City after being caught by Gaza fishermen, who catch the rare, endangered rays when they pass offshore during their winter migration. EPA
  • The fishermen say they know the rays are protected, but that Israeli limits on their authorised fishing area leave them no other option. EPA
    The fishermen say they know the rays are protected, but that Israeli limits on their authorised fishing area leave them no other option. EPA
  • Gazans buy the fish as a source of protein because it is relatively cheap, with a kilogram sold for about $3. AP
    Gazans buy the fish as a source of protein because it is relatively cheap, with a kilogram sold for about $3. AP
  • A manta ray is turned over on the beach. AP
    A manta ray is turned over on the beach. AP
  • A Palestinian fisherman washes a manta ray on the beach. AP
    A Palestinian fisherman washes a manta ray on the beach. AP
  • Dozens of manta rays pulled on to the beach. AP
    Dozens of manta rays pulled on to the beach. AP
  • Fishermen display their catch. AP
    Fishermen display their catch. AP
  • A Palestinian vendor cuts a manta ray into pieces at a market in Al Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. AP
    A Palestinian vendor cuts a manta ray into pieces at a market in Al Shati refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. AP
  • Fishermen collect Manta Rays that washed up on a beach along the coast in Gaza City, on March 12, 2023. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
    Fishermen collect Manta Rays that washed up on a beach along the coast in Gaza City, on March 12, 2023. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)

MENA

Palestinian fishermen resort to ray fishing - in pictures

Anglers collect the marine animals from along the shore due to Israeli restrictions

The National

March 13, 2023

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Updated: March 14, 2023, 12:07 PM
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