The last Almadraba of the Mediterranean is located in the small town of La Azohía, Cartagena. From February to July, almost 20 men dedicate their lives to fish tuna and other fish using the Almadraba technique, that goes back to Phoenician times. It is a gigantic labyrinth underwater that goes from the surface up to 40 meters down and it takes advantage of fish migratory movements to trap them without hurting them. It is a highly sustainable type of fishing since it does not harm the fish. During the months of February - mid March, these men manually prepare the nets to later throw them into the sea and start the fishing season from April-June.
During the months of February and March, the 'almadrabos' manually weave the nets and assemble the structure before launching it into the sea, where they will fish from April to July. According to the fishermen, it is a lifestyle that not everyone can understand. Being the last of the Mediterranean means more responsibility for them in carrying out their work. They love their profession above all else and fight every day for it not to disappear, but to be valued even more.
These photographs were taken between 2022, 2023 and 2024 as part of an ongoing project.
