Shot for defending the sea, Norlan Pagal kept watching from shore
Norlan Pagal dedicated over a decade to protecting the Tañon Strait from illegal fishing. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down after an ambush, he continued his advocacy from his wheelchair, inspiring others in his community. His efforts earned him recognition as an Ocean Hero, highlighting the importance of local activism in marine conservation.
- ▪Norlan Pagal was a fisherman who became a volunteer sea patrol member in 2002 to combat illegal fishing.
- ▪He survived multiple violent attacks, including a shooting in 2015 that left him paralyzed.
- ▪Despite his disability, Pagal continued to monitor the waters and report violations, earning accolades for his dedication.
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Norlan Pagal spent more than a decade defending the waters of Tañon Strait from illegal fishing.He survived dynamite, beatings and a 2015 ambush that left him paralyzed from the waist down.From his wheelchair, he continued watching the sea with binoculars and reporting violations to patrols.His work helped inspire other fishers to protect their waters and earned him recognition as an Ocean Hero.See All Key Ideas (function($) { $(document).ready(function() { const bulletPoints = $('.bulletpoints'); const toggle = $('.bulletpoints-wrapper .content-expander'); if (bulletPoints.length > 0) { const bulletPointsHeight = bulletPoints[0].scrollHeight; if (bulletPointsHeight && bulletPointsHeight <= 170) { toggle.remove(); } toggle.click(function() { bulletPoints.toggleClass('visible');…
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