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Why Big Boats Can’t Replace Hainan’s Small-Scale Fishers

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As the province embraces recreational fishing, Hainan’s small-scale fishers have found themselves adrift.

The Big Problems Facing China’s Small Fisheries

There are some 370,000 small fishing boats in China, according to estimates, but declining fish stocks and increasing competition threaten to put the industry on ice.