Surbandar
Surbandar is a fishing town adjacent to the city of Gwadar in Balochistan, Pakistan. Surbandar has a fishing jetty, and around 1,000 boats which regularly dock in its harbor.[1]
History
In 2013, a leatherback turtle was successfully rescued and released near the village, with the help of local fishermen and WWF-Pakistan staff.[2]
In 2017, the Gwadar Development Authority constructed a jetty at Surbandar.[1]
Buildings
Surbandar is home to a school run by The Citizens Foundation[3] and a fish monitoring center.[4]
Demographics
Surbandar's population includes between 5,000 and 7,000 people who fish for a living.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Ebrahim, Zofeen T. (2017-05-19). "Gwadar fisherfolk worry about One Belt One Road". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "First evidence of a leatherback turtle along Pakistan's coastline". wwf.panda.org. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ Bibi, Farida (2020-05-11). "A Letter from Surbandar". TCF - USA | The Citizens Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "Visit of Fish Monitoring Center Surbandar Gwadar". Government of Balochistan. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2023-12-22.