In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines. Over a million homes were damaged and 6,000 people died. On Leyte and Samar islands, homes were destroyed and the fishing industry was wiped out. Japanese fishermen hit by the 2011 tsunami are now showing how to grow oysters to revitalize the coastal areas. Good-quality oyster farms can boost both commerce and community. We see Japanese harnessing their experience of disaster alongside local people working to revitalize fishing.
