Zock, 38, a freediving and spearfishing instructor, says he has seen Lebanon's fish populations drop in the three decades he has been exploring its waters. "I started fishing underwater aged seven, and I used to see so many fish of different shapes and sizes. Faysal Tawokji, 25, says he has been diving to set up underwater fish traps every day for 12 years. - Chance to replenish -Retired fisherman Hassan Mallat, 74, says Lebanon's fish stocks are hit by pollution, bad practices and overfishing. - 'Fishermen become voters' -Beyond their community, Zock and his fellow aquatic enthusiasts also do their best to speak to fishermen about preserving Lebanon's underwater wildlife.

Source: Bangkok Post June 01, 2018 14:48 UTC