A Sea in Transition

For generations, the fishermen of Kochi have relied on the sea for their livelihoods. Today, many speak of changing waters, smaller catches and longer days spent searching for fish. Along the city's waterfront, traditional Chinese fishing nets still rise and fall with the tide, but the rhythms of life around them are becoming increasingly uncertain. These photographs were made among fishermen, market workers and families whose lives remain closely tied to the sea. They document a community navigating the tension between tradition and a changing environment.