Two community awareness workshops were organized by Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE) and Dakshinbanga Matsyajibi Forum (DMF) in Coastal region (Kakdwip and Madandarmani) of West Bengal with the intention of creating awareness among the fishing communities regarding the need to protect coastal environment, natural resources and various coastal features as well as the ways and means to use CRZ Notification and other instruments towards that end. The workshops were attended by approximately 70-75 persons which included fisher folk (both men and women), students, local media personnel and concerned citizens. Various issues were discussed in these two meetings and the issue raised by the fisher folks of that region were recorded, among which includes identification of illegal constructions along the coastal districts of West Bengal and necessary documentation for facilitating advocacy actions;

Overgrowth of Aquaculture and Brick Kilns in the coastal districts of West Bengal and necessary advocacy about the issue; Red Crab habitat destruction in East Medinipur district of West Bengal; construction of marine drive along Mandarmani beaches.