Coming from a long line of fishermen, with three generations before him, Jayasena started fishing when he was 20 years old, sharing a boat with other fishermen for many years, working together to catch fish at nights and share the earnings made from selling at the local market. As a daily wager, he relies on the money he makes each day.

Life at sea is full of challenges, and Jayasena has faced his fair share. Most recently, his boat was hit by a ship, causing serious damage to the front part. With determination, he and his son managed to bring the damaged boat back to shore, but it took time and money to fix it, putting them out of business for a while.

Jayasena has seen big changes in the fishing industry. What used to be a good way to make money evolved in ways that made it harder for fishermen like him to make ends meet. With the cost of fuel and repairs increasing, and too many fishermen now in the waters, all competing for a smaller catch, the money to be made in the fishing industry decreased significantly.

Not only is the fishing industry struggling, but the environment is also suffering. Overfishing continues to exert immense pressure on Sri Lanka's fish stocks, and the natural resources Jayasena relied on to support his family are harder to come by.

Now that his children are grown, Jayasena hopes to retire. He's worked hard all his life and wants to rest, but is worried about the uncertainty the future holds. Despite the challenges, he remains strong and determined, a testament to the resilience of fishermen everywhere.