Gaza's Shipbuilding Industry

Palestinian boat maker Mahmoud Al-Minayawi (aged 50) makes a new fishing boat, Gaza Strip.

Several fish farms have popped up in Gaza in the past two years to fill the shortage created by the blockade. One of the farms is run on the lands of a former Israeli settlement. The farm is part of a 300-acre complex Gaza's rulers hope will one day become a full-fledged movie studio.





However, film-making is expensive, and the fish farm - along with citrus plantations and a recreation area - is covering the costs. The farm sells 130 pounds to 660 pounds of fish a day, said Abedelsalam Nasser, the head of the future media city. He said the farm is turning a profit, and more pools are under construction. While fish farms may be the way of the future, the fishermen yearn for their ancient trade.