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Call for submissions for an e-book about small-scale fisheries in Brazil
We are inviting submissions for an upcoming e-book focused on marine and inland small-scale fisheries in Brazil, which will be published in the TBTI Global Publication Series. This e-book is supported by SIANI as part of the Expert Group on Small-Scale Fisheries in Latin America.
Second Philippines Small-Scale Fisheries National Symposium
The National Consortium for the Small-Scale Fisheries Research and Development or Too Big To Ignore (TBTI) Philippines is calling for abstracts for the Second Philippines Small-Scale Fisheries National Symposium (PSSFNS2) that will take place on 21-23 October 2025 in Marawi City.
Webinar: Transdisciplinary dialogue for marine conservation, sustainable small-scale fisheries and emerging activities
The webinar is organized as an opportunity to reflect on experiences and lessons in the relationship and interaction between marine conservation and small-scale fisheries sustainability, as well as to discuss pathways to advance inclusive and just ocean governance.
‘Best for Blue’ for Aquaculture
The Best for Blue’ research briefs series highlightis key considerations and principles for sustainable aquaculture in the Southwest coast of Newfoundland. These briefs are based on studies conducted by the researchers as well as the discussion at a workshop organized by the research team.
Meeting with TBTI Global Director and TBTI Hubs Coordinators in India
Attending the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference (14AFAF 2025) was an enriching experience, but one of the most impactful moments was the opportunity to meet the Too Big To Ignore (TBTI) Global Director, Dr. Ratana Chuenpagdee and the Coordinators of the TBTI Philippines and TBTI Thailand.
Philippines’ small-scale fisheries research project conducts benchmarking activity in Japan
Highlights from a recent visit to Japan of the Philippines researchers as part of the project on ‘Assessing and Accelerating: Towards the Full Implementation of the FAO Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines (SSF Guidelines) in the Philippines’.
Small-scale Fisheries in Latin America
The objective of the new TBTI Global project is to establish national networks, or hubs, of researchers and stakeholders in support of small-scale fisheries in five Latin American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru.
Young Futures: 2025 World Day of Social Justice
“Young Futures” is a call from TBTI Global to youth around the world, inviting them to express their thoughts and ideas about the future of the ocean, the fisheries, the coast, the communities and the society that they are part of. These can be made in various formats, including short videos, essays, blog posts, poems, song, drawings and other artistic expression.
TBTI Canada: Young Futures
Young Futures” is a call to youth around the world, inviting them to express their thoughts and ideas about the future of the ocean, the fisheries, the coast, the communities and the society that they are part of. Check out the TBTI Nepal contribution for the ‘Young Futures’ call for 2025 World Day of Social Justice.
TBTI Peru: Young Futures
“Young Futures” is a call to youth around the world, inviting them to express their thoughts and ideas about the future of the ocean, the fisheries, the coast, the communities and the society that they are part of. Check out the TBTI Peru contributions for the ‘Young Futures’ call for 2025 World Day of Social Justice.
TBTI Digest
April 2025
Check our monthly newsletter with the news from the TBTI Global community and our partners. Stay in the know about the latest research, publications, events, and other important updates related to small-scale fisheries.
TBTI Hubs
TBTI country hubs are established to strengthen the national network of researchers and stakeholders supporting small-scale fisheries, highlight their contribution to food security, social wellbeing and ecosystem health, and enhance the inclusion of small-scale fisheries in national policies and development strategies.
Please contact us if you would like to establish a hub in your country, and help make small-scale fisheries too big to ignore!
Publications
The e-book features contributions from emerging and amateur writings who participated in the NL Writes Short Story Competition. The competition emphasized inclusive participation, reflection, and dialogue, while featuring mentorship, feedback, and celebration.
This e-book is an exceptionally comprehensive exploration of small-scale fisheries in Canada. It includes a tapestry of narratives, perspectives, and research that spans across the country and along its coasts. The diverse voices in this volume illuminate the profound impact of Canadian small-scale fisheries on the social, cultural, and economic fabric of inshore and coastal communities, and their pivotal role as key stewards of Canada’s aquatic ecosystems.
This volume, consisting of essays, recipes, stories, and reflections contributed by members of the Dried Fish Matters partnership, provides a commentary on why dried fish matters – to us as researchers, to the communities in which dried fish is produced and consumed, and to the gastronomic heritage of humanity.
More to Sea is a project and book by Dutch marine governance graduate Mariëlle Klein Lankhorst. After her studies she travelled through Europe in her little marine blue car Babet to interview small-scale fishers.
This book is a follow up, or a continuation rather, of the 2019 book titled ‘Life Above Water: Essays on human experiences of small-scale fisheries’. The aim of the the new book is to explain how they come together and how they must be seen as a whole.
This book is a comprehensive guide for small-scale fisheries in Bangladesh for those interested in learning more about this vital sector. It provides an overview of the importance of small-scale fisheries, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they offer.
The book covers a wide range of concepts and themes that help make sense of small-scale fisheries as an important global phenomenon. Prof. Berkes also shares insightful lessons from his prolific academic life, along with some personal stories about the major twists and turns.