Since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine, drifting sea mines have posed a constant threat for ships in the Black Sea, with countries bordering it doubling down on demining efforts. Local fishermen are urging officials to remove the mines which threaten their livelihoods:" Since the war in Ukraine started, fishermen have been very scared and panicked. There were fishing boats and small boats, small fishermen, who found mines at sea and alerted the authorities," says Laurențiu Mirea, President of the Federation of Black Sea Fishermen's Organisations. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES