Fishers mark World Fisheries Day with protest vs dredging

Fishers mark World Fisheries Day with protest vs dredging

MANILA, Philippines—On World Fisheries Day, fisherfolk and coastal residents from Zambales and Ilocos Sur trooped to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Quezon City, demanding accountability for what they described as the “continued corporate plunder” of the country’s marine and aquatic resources through dredging and reclamation. The protest, led by the group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMAL…

Small-Scale Fishers: Shaping a Sustainable Future

Every day, millions of small-scale fishers set out to sea with simple gear and big purpose. These local fishers sustain coastal communities — casting nets not for large profits, but for meals, livelihoods, and survival. While the definition of a “small-scale fisher” differs across countries, these fishers typically use relatively small fishing vessels (if any) ... Read more The post Small-Scale Fishers: Shaping a Sustainable Future appeared firs…