Stilt fishermen are seen near the southern Sri Lankan city of Galle, June 5, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua) Stilt fishermen are seen near the southern Sri Lankan city of Galle, June 5, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua ...

Earthquake devastates fishermen's stilt houses on Inle Lake Some rural areas have been as badly affected as cities.

Discover the history and cultural significance of Sri Lanka’s unique stilt fishing tradition, dating back to WWII.

ON a soft-dawn morning, I found myself ankle-deep in the briny embrace of the Indian Ocean, cameras in hand, along the defiantly picturesque Galle coastline in Sri Lanka. Here, the stilt fishermen ...

These fishermen in Galle balance on fragile wooden stilts that anchor them just above the froth of the waves.

A Jersey fisherman hopes his new lobster label will raise public awareness about the island's crustaceans in an attempt to increase demand among consumers. Last month, Ian Syvret won the Marine ...

A study led by the University of Exeter finds few nations are doing enough to meet international standards for healthy oceans.

The competition categories included Wildlife, Adventure and Conservation and Young Ocean Photographer of the Year, among others. This image shows traditional stilt fishermen at sunset in Sri Lanka ...