What does fishing mean to your community?

It is one of the main sources of income of the municipality, standing out as a human subsistence activity with the permanence of identity and tradition.

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What is the biggest challenge that fishermen face today?

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The biggest challenges are the absence of public policies, remaining an invisible category, and the constant marginality of information.

What can mayors and local leaders around the world accomplish by networking? 

The connection of global leaders is essential to unify information by establishing support points. They can generate mitigation strategies and, above all, commitment to sustainable fishing.

What do you want global leaders to know about small-scale fishermen and coastal communities?

It is necessary to warn about the lack of supervision in predatory fishing, that is, industrial fishing, a destructive activity that compromises the entire biome and the natural path of existing aquatic life, directly impacting the artisanal fisherman. Furthermore, supporting this category, specifically small-scale fishermen in the off-term period, is essential. This recognition is extremely necessary, so there is an appreciation of performance.