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Fishing for Origins: The Curious History of Kerala’s “Chinese” Lift Nets
By Roxani Margariti. Dimitra’s fascinating examination of the majestic species Thunnus thynnus , its cousins, and the lethal traps that brought them to markets through the ages rekindled my curiosity about the spectacular stationary fishing nets I saw in the South Indian state of Kerala during a visit there in the summer of 2024. Lining the shores of the city of Kochi, historic Cochin, the nets and their cantilever frames feature in countless photographs that capture their
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