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34-year-old Oliver Schäfer from Germany, together with his partner Kevin Kremers from the Netherlands, caught a catfish measuring 292 cm at a tournament in Rybnik, Poland. The fish was measured and released according to the competition rules. Participants believe it is the same catfish that was caught by a Polish team in October 2025 with the same length.
Aziz KarimovFishermen and residents of the Mannar Peninsula are demanding the dismantling or suspension of wind turbine construction, claiming these structures have led to reduced fish catches and flooding. The government has frozen new projects in the area but will continue with already approved ones, maintaining its goal of achieving 70% renewable energy share by 2030.
Otabek YusupovIn the Central African Republic, deforestation for charcoal production, according to fishermen and experts, is lowering the water level in the Mbali River, reducing oxygen content and destroying spawning grounds. Fish is becoming scarce at the Boali market, while demand for charcoal in Bangui continues to grow.
Sevara AzamovaThe vessel Kilda went missing off the west coast of Scotland with three fishermen aboard. Douglas Craigie's body was found on Wednesday, the day before his 50th birthday. The search for Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison was suspended on Thursday evening pending new information.
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