I was afraid the jermal would break because it would shake so much. He's one of the lucky ones. More than 30 percent of children never pocket a penny for work that often leaves their spirits battered and their bodies beaten. I got some bruises. Click on the image to see more photos of jermals.
Some kids lose fingernails.
Others suffer stings from jellyfish and sea snakes tangled in the nets. With nothing but aspirin and bandages to nurse their wounds, children must stomach their pain. Some children try to escape the misery, only to be swallowed by fierce tides. With no life jackets on board, many children drown while struggling to swim to freedom. Instead, they remain prisoners in the middle of the ocean.