As water cascades, whispers of an untold tragedy arise, painting the ground with eerie echoes of the past

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A Journey of the Fish - Sardinha

The story of fishing industry in Portugal is a story of how modernization, overfishing and disregard for the environment can have dire consequences on the local communities and the ecosystem. But it is also a story of resilience and hope, as the local communities and authorities are working together to revive the industry in a sustainable way.

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Martin Mikláš

freelance photographer

Documentary photographer from Bratislava currently based between Lisbon (Portugal) and Bratislava (Slovakia) focusing on sociological changes in Eastern Europe and the socio-economic and ecological impact of the fishing industry in Portugal. Currently a graduate of the 2022-23 VII Photo Masterclass, a father on "maternity leave" and a participant of the Visual Storytelling Masterclass by The Raw Society.