- On July 1, 2024 Hurricane Beryl hit Barbados.
- It struck the island as a Category 4 storm.
- The storm sank and damaged many small fishing boats.
- Fish market vendors lost income and could not sell.
- In Bridgetown many dolos fell and sank near the breakwater.
- The storm destroyed fishing devices that attract fish.
- Fisherfolk had little money and struggled to rebuild.
- Researchers interviewed 54 fish workers after the storm.
- People asked for stronger boats and better storage.
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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