Hill ranges spread across the Western Ghats, the undulating waves of the Arabian Sea, and leafy mango and cashew trees flanking the streets make the Konkan region a spectacular tourist spot, but the underbelly of this coastal belt tells a different story. The small-scale fishermen, mostly belonging to the Koli community, share the stories of an impending livelihood crisis due to the big trawlers taking over their share of the catch. The medium-scale fishermen talk about their struggle to carry on in the face of several government regulations and curbs. However, none of their concerns find a mention in the big political campaigns of Ratnagiri and Raigad.