Net Loss

Once seen with pride, Australia’s commercial fishers have become pariahs in their own waters. A relentless campaign blurred the lines between local, sustainable fisheries and global overfishing, leading to fleet cuts and lost generational knowledge. Yet despite the blame and silence, those who remain continue to feed their communities — holding fast to a legacy that once made them a source of national pride.

Toma brought the water down the mountain. They laughed until it flowed—then demanded a share. Risk builds; reward attracts.

Once, the harbour fed the town. Now, it's quiet—boats gone, shutters closed. Viable on paper, but lifeless at the dock.

"In a sea of silence, the brave who speak are drowned by whispers. If you can’t own your words, what are they worth?"

Paper nets catch no fish—only the illusion of control. While rules grow, boats sit idle and the sea forgets our names.