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The Vivid, Disappearing Fishing Boats of Greece
The image of a fisherman casting his net from a small, wooden boat bobbing in the cerulean water of the Mediterranean Sea is as much a part of the Greek’s heritage as its ancient architecture, rich literature, and exquisite cuisine. The boats, known as kaikis and painted in vibrant primary colors, bring to mind a simple way of life, but it’s one that is vanishing because of industrial fishing and dwindling fisheries.
http://www.wired.com/2015/11/christian-stemper-lupimaris-colorful-disappearing-greek-fishing-boats/