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Awareness Workshop on the Sustainability of Fishing in Lake Farwa

Publication date :October 23, 2021

Lake Farwa’s artisanal fishing is at risk due to overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution. Promoting sustainable practices, such as regulated fishing and environmental protection, is crucial for preserving this vital resource.

Audience: Young individuals, especially young fishermen.
Registration Criteria: No specific criteria were set; registration is open to all interested individuals.

Related Project :Sustainable Fishing in Farwa Lake
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Outcomes:

  1. Increased awareness among participants about the importance of protecting the marine environment.
  2. Participants gain basic knowledge of marine biology.
  3. Enhanced sense of environmental responsibility among participants.

Objectives:

  1. Raise awareness among fishermen’s children about the importance of preserving fish stocks in Lake Farwa.
  2. Educate participants on the dangers of overfishing and marine pollution.
  3. Teach participants how to identify different types of fish and marine organisms.

Keynote Speaker

Members of the Libyan Association of Artisan Fishing Friends

Organizing Entities

Materials Provided

  • Presentations (PowerPoint)
  • Worksheets
  • Models of fish and marine creatures
  • Educational booklets and brochures
  • Large illustrative images for children
  • Hall for visual presentations
  • Tables and chairs for participants

Agenda

ActivityTime Slot
Activity: First Presentation: Plastic Pollution in Seas
– Explanation of the impact of plastic on marine life. – Video illustrating the scale of the problem.
Time Slot: 15 minutes
Activity: Second Presentation: Overfishing
– Explanation of the concept and types of overfishing. – Discussion of the effects of overfishing on marine biodiversity.
Time Slot: 15 minutes
Activity: Third Presentation: Jellyfish and Their Harms
– Introduction to dynamite fishing and reasons for their spread. – Explanation of the harmful effects of dynamite fishing on the marine environment and fishing.
Time Slot: 15 minutes
Activity: Fourth Presentation: Methods for Rescuing Marine Creatures
– Demonstration of methods for treating and rehabilitating injured marine organisms.
Time Slot: 15 minutes
Activity: Practical Activity
– Activity Introduction: Explanation of the importance of identifying fish and marine organisms. – Hands-On Session: 1 – Display of samples of fish and marine organisms. 2 – Identification of distinctive characteristics of each type. 3 – Discussion of their roles in the food chain.
Time Slot: 60 minutes

workshop photos

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