Month: June 2022

Lesson on the Beach

Lesson on the Beach

After a few village children had pulled the dolphin ashore, it got professionally disassembled on the beach by one of the fishermen. The dissection process was curiously observed by countless kids and vividly performed and commented by the instructor. My impression was that the future …

Flipper on Board

Flipper on Board

Various things went through my mind when I saw the lifeless dolphin lying in front of me after a bloody act of killing. Some of these thoughts generated anger and compassion in me. But there was not only the deceased animal, but also four highly …

Cruel Reality

Cruel Reality

As the fishermen’s nerves peaked, one of the fishermen thrust his harpoon with pinpoint accuracy. The barb at the tip of the harpoon got stuck in the flesh of a marine animal and detached from the bamboo stick, then moved away from the boat with …

On the Hunt

On the Hunt

At seven o’clock in the morning I went down to the beach where I met Jacobus and his crew to join them on their fishing boat. It was a sunny day, the sea was calm and I could hardly wait to watch the fishermen in …