Artisanal Fishers Archives • Eat Blue™

Traditional Fishers—The Unsung Heroes of Ocean Conservation

Shara Narsipur
March 9, 2021

A recent article in Forbes delved into the importance of traditional fishing communities – a group that has been long overlooked – in ocean conservation. “A sector that has alienated people needs to reimagine

Economic Impact, Human Health

Artisanal Fishers, Workforce

The Importance of Fisheries in Maintaining Resilience after Coastal Natural Disasters

Aly Boyce
March 4, 2021

The impact of climate change seems far-off and abstract until it directly impacts your community. On September 1, 2019 Hurricane Dorian made a direct hit to my island home in The Bahamas. While I

Animal Welfare, Economic Impact, Human Health, Ocean Health

Artisanal Fishers, Fisheries Management, Food Security, Marine Protected Areas

A Community-Based Way to Protect Ancient Homelands and Fishing Rights

Patricia Fernandez
October 13, 2020

For centuries, island nations have harnessed and nurtured a close relationship with the ocean. Fishing practices deeply rooted in cultural ties to nature and respect for the nearby waters and food resources have created

Economic Impact, Ocean Health

Artisanal Fishers, Marine Protected Areas

Tuna Harbor fish market celebrates city’s fishing heritage, local catch

Eat.Blue
August 26, 2019

Animal Welfare, Economic Impact, Human Health

Artisanal Fishers, Commercial Fishing, Responsible Fishing

Swift action required to fix decimated snapper stocks

Eat.Blue
August 26, 2019

Animal Welfare, Economic Impact, Human Health

Artisanal Fishers, Commercial Fishing, Fisheries Management, Food Security, Sportfishing / Tourism