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In this Dec. 7, 2012 photo, Marvin Vega unloads a crate of anchovies from the holding area of a "boliche," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, at the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fishermen fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![3dc829266e14ee24240f6a706700e8a0]()
In this Nov. 16, 2012 photo, Cyntia de la Cruz eats lunch on a break form unloading crates of anchovies from "boliches," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, at the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fishermen fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![6f9a33a36e04ee24240f6a7067005520]()
In this Nov. 22, 2012 photo, birds out in the open ocean gather near fishing boats in the Pacific waters off Peru, near the port of El Callao, about 7 miles west of Lima. Fishermen living around Peru's largest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Phptp/Rodrigo Abd)![7a5434386e0aee24240f6a706700223e]()
In this Nov. 27, 2012 photo, fishermen spread out a net for repair at the port in El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![8b7d88736e3cef24240f6a7067007c3e]()
In this Dec. 7, 2012 photo, Marvin Vega unloads a crate of anchovies from the holding area of a "boliche," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, at the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fishermen fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![8abc98e26e15ee24240f6a70670010df]()
In this Dec. 6, 2012 photo, Cyntia de la Cruz sits on a sofa with her colleagues Kimberly, right, and Wendy as they take a smoke break after unloading crates of fish from "boliches," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, at the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![75bd47006e19ee24240f6a7067004fad]()
In this Nov. 29, 2012 photo, a fishing crew heads out on their "boliche," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, for a fishing expedition in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of the port of El Callao, Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![805bb9776e05ee24240f6a706700bac7]()
In this Nov. 20, 2012 photo, fisherman Walter Richardi naps on the stern of a fishing boat, headed to a productive fishing area for anchovies, followed by a flock of seabirds, in the Pacific Ocean, off the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fishermen fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![89657d426e3def24240f6a706700864f]()
In this Nov. 28, 2012 photo, the carcasses of fish that were gutted and filleted for customers, fill a trash bin to the brim at the Villa Maria del Triunfo market, one of the largest fish markets in Lima, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest and oldest port, El Callao, have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many believe the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood, but fishermen also are concerned that overfishing has depleted the waters of scorpion fish, horse mackerel and mullet. Fishermen once arrived at El Callao's docks and sold as much as 110 pounds of fish. Nowadays, no more than 15 pounds are offered. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![113264fc6e18ee24240f6a7067003b47]()
In this Nov. 9, 2012 photo, Juan Mont, 76, a former shell diver, now works guarding "boliches," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, at the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![884838446e17ee24240f6a7067001fda]()
In this Nov. 27, 2012 photo, Humberto Cova Mendoza, who works skinning fish, poses for a portrait at the port of El Callao, Peru. Many believe the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood, but fishermen also are concerned that overfishing has depleted the waters of scorpion fish, horse mackerel and mullet. Fishermen once arrived at El Callao's docks and sold as much as 110 pounds of fish. Nowadays, no more than 15 pounds are offered. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![a66ef61f6e06ee24240f6a7067003913]()
In this Dec. 1, 2012 photo, fishermen Lucho Revilla Silva, top, and Jose Luis Guerero return to the port of El Callao, after a night of fishing in the Pacific waters off the coast of Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![2f93908d6e07ee24240f6a706700f9db]()
In this Dec. 4, 2012 photo, fishermen eating lunch in the bow of a fishing boat, docked in the port of El Callao, after a night of fishing in the Pacific waters off the coast of Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![c3d5f6ee6e01ee24240f6a706700e787]()
In this Nov. 22, 2012 photo, birds fly around "boliches," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the port of El Callao, Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) Many fisherman fear a project to modernize the port in El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![3b0476ac6e03ee24240f6a7067003e81]()
In this Dec. 5, 2012 photo, Irvin Torres sits quietly in the early morning hours, in the bow of a fishing boast, waiting for a signal from the captain who works to spot schools of fish with a technical device, in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![d788c8916e0bee24240f6a706700cdd8]()
In this Dec. 6, 2012 photo, a dock worker smiles as he rinses off in water contaminated with motor oil, fish blood and garbage, at the the end of his work day of unloading fish from "boliches," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, at the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![1558cf386e3cef24240f6a706700dea6]()
In this Nov. 13, 2012 photo, fisherman Raymundo Manso smokes a cigarette after docking at the port of El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest and oldest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![26c74a7f6e16ee24240f6a706700db0c]()
In this Dec. 4, 2012 photo, dock worker Gloria Juliana Raya poses for a photo at the port in El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest and oldest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![27bbe66e6e00ee24240f6a70670032f1]()
In this Dec. 1, 2012 photo, fisherman Alvaro rows a small boat during a fishing expedition in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest and oldest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![5777e7126e08ee24240f6a706700a917]()
In this Nov. 22, 2012 photo, fishermen work together to lift a net full of anchovies into their boat during a fishing expedition in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of El Callao, Peru. Many believe the modernization of the El Callao port may have a negative impact on their livelihood, but fishermen also are concerned that overfishing has depleted the waters of scorpion fish, horse mackerel and mullet. Fishermen once arrived at El Callao's docks and sold as much as 110 pounds of fish. Nowadays, no more than 15 pounds are offered. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![d642bc8b6e18ee24240f6a706700673f]()
In this Nov. 30, 2012 photo, fisherman Alvaro rows his "boliche," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the port of El Callao, Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![4456bfc16e06ee24240f6a7067005641]()
In this Dec. 5, 2012 photo, seabirds hover nearby, as fishermen ride on a "boliche," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fishermen fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![e6e3cb966e03ee24240f6a706700755d]()
In this Nov. 22, 2012 photo, fishermen work to unload a net full of anchovies during a fishing expedition in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of El Callao, Peru. Many believe the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood, but fishermen also are concerned that overfishing has depleted the waters of scorpion fish, horse mackerel and mullet. Fishermen once arrived at El Callao's docks and sold as much as 110 pounds of fish. Nowadays, no more than 15 pounds are offered. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![7225e1266e02ee24240f6a7067009e5c]()
In this Nov. 29, 2012 photo, fisherman Fabricio Tinoco prepares fresh fish for the crew on the Manuelita II fishing boat as they head for the port of El Callao after fishing in the Pacific waters off Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![886ec5346e16ee24240f6a706700dbbb]()
In this Nov. 22, 2012 photo, two fishermen rest inside their docked fishing vessel at the port in El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![Peru2]()
In this Nov. 30, 2012 photo, fisherman Alvaro rows his "boliche," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the port of El Callao, Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![Peru3]()
In this Dec. 6, 2012 photo, a dock worker smiles as he rinses off in water contaminated with motor oil, fish blood and garbage, at the the end of his work day of unloading fish from "boliches," the Peruvian term for boats that are used by fishermen who fish with nets, at the port of El Callao, Peru. Development of the Peru's largest and oldest port undertaken by a global shipping industry giant based in the Netherlands, will expand port operations over the next couple of years. Many fear the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![Peru1]()
In this Dec. 4, 2012 photo, fishermen eating lunch in the bow of a fishing boat, docked in the port of El Callao, after a night of fishing in the Pacific waters off the coast of Peru. Navigating the waters off Peru's 1,490-mile (2,400 kilometer) coastline can be extremely risky. Fishermen know they cannot trust the sea, recognizing their return to port is never guaranteed. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![Peru6]()
In this Nov. 12, 2012 photo, dock workers move a crate of freshly caught fish at the port in El Callao, Peru. Many believe the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood, but fishermen also are concerned that overfishing has depleted the waters of scorpion fish, horse mackerel and mullet. Fishermen once arrived at El Callao's docks and sold as much as 110 pounds of fish. Nowadays, no more than 15 pounds are offered. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![Peru7]()
In this Nov. 30, 2012 photo, a dog waits for its owner; a fisherman selling his catch of the day at the market at the port in El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest and oldest port, El Callao, have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many believe the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood, but fishermen also are concerned that overfishing has depleted the waters of scorpion fish, horse mackerel and mullet. Fishermen once arrived at El Callao's docks and sold as much as 110 pounds of fish. Nowadays, no more than 15 pounds are offered. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![Peru4]()
In this Nov. 19, 2012 photo, fishermen and dock workers play a card game at the port in El Callao, Peru. Fishermen living around Peru's largest port have harvested the sea as a means of survival since the 16th century. Many fear a project to modernize El Callao, transforming it into the most important port on South America's Pacific coast, will force them to abandon fishing. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)![Peru5]()
In this Dec. 4, 2012 photo, a single anchovy floats in a pool of water stained with the blood of fish skinned by dock workers at the port of El Callao, Peru. Many believe the modernization of the port may have a negative impact on their livelihood, but fishermen also are concerned that overfishing has depleted the waters of scorpion fish, horse mackerel and mullet. Fishermen once arrived at El Callao's docks and sold as much as 110 pounds of fish. Nowadays, no more than 15 pounds are offered. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)Peru’s Fishermen Fear Losing Livelihood
Since the 16th centuries, fishermen around Peru’s port have harvested the sea–and their lives may soon change forever.
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- Peru’s Fishermen Fear Losing Livelihood
