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Sandy Point coastal community photo journal report 2020

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8

Author FAO; Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI);

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Presentation

Synopsis (short abstract) Sandy Point is the second largest town in Saint Kitts. The area has a diverse range of businesses and is the location of the most famous historical site, Brimstone Hill, and a famous diving spot for tourists. Fishing has always been the backbone of the people of Sandy Point, as it is a source of affordable and accessible food for families. Today fisherfolk supply fish not only to the Sandy Point community, but nearby communities as well. The Sandy Point fishing community is made up of: 75+ fishers; 20 fishing vessels; 1 fishers cooperative - Sandy Point Fishermen Marketing Supply Cooperative Limited

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