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fibreglass

Coverage of fibreglass in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 22 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 6 · 14:06 UTC
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Gazan fishermenperson1Mohammad al-Hissiperson1COGATorganization1Israeli militaryorganization1Zakaria Bakerperson1Musab Bakerperson1Gaza Fishermen Syndicateorganization1Steve Greenperson1Ceciltopic1Cornwallplace1Helford riversplace1Fal riversplace1Marine biologistsorganization1
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  • SECURITYJun 6 · 14:06 UTCDAWN
    Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat

    Gazan fishermen are repairing small boats using materials like door frames and reclaimed fibreglass due to Israeli restrictions limiting access to new materials. The cost of fibreglass has risen sharply, and the fishing industry's total monthly catch has dropped to less than 15 tons, a fraction of pre-war levels.

  • HEALTHApr 22 · 11:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Stern warning: one man’s mission to clear the rotting boats poisoning Cornwall’s creeks

    Steve Green, a Cornwall boat engineer, is removing 166 abandoned fibreglass yachts from the Helford and Fal rivers to prevent environmental harm. His modified van, Cecil, uses recycled materials and a crane system to collect toxic debris, addressing marine pollution linked to fibreglass toxins.