Batangas, Calabarzon region, Philippines. Sept 13, 2025. Filipino fisherman spend the weekend casting nets in a rural river lined with tropical vegetation. Small-scale fishing with basic gear is mostly a leisure activity but can also supplement household food or income. Despite modest catches, communities keep fishing even as pollution, invasive species and shifting water levels affect the river’s fragile ecosystem. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

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