- Hurricane Beryl hit Barbados on July 1, 2024.
- The storm caused a lot of damage to the fishing industry.
- Fisherfolk are still trying to recover from the losses.
- Fishing is important for jobs and food in Barbados.
- Many traditional fishing areas were affected.
- People need help to rebuild boats and improve fishing practices.
Difficult words
- hurricane — A strong tropical storm with high winds.
- damage — Harm or injury to something.
- fishing — The activity of catching fish.
- recover — To get back what was lost.
- industry — A group of businesses that make similar products.
- important — Having great significance or value.
- practice — Ways of doing something.practices
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Discussion questions
- What do you think fisherfolk need to recover?
- How can the community help rebuild the fishing industry?
- Why is fishing important in your country?
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