Beyond the Ocean: The Beauty and Bounty of Inland Small-Scale Fisheries
This past World Fisheries Day, on 21st November 2025, I had the privilege of attending a global forum that brought into focus the often-overlooked inland fisheries. Organized by TBTI Global, the webinar brought together researchers, students, government officials, and representatives from various national, regional, and global organizations.
Official launch of TBTI Colombia
Within the umbrella of TBTI Global, the National University of Colombia – San Andrés Campus, the University of Magdalena, and York University (Canada) are jointly leading the TBTI Hub Colombia.
Highlights from the Second Philippines Small-Scale Fisheries National Symposium (PSSFNS2)
The Second Philippines Small-Scale Fisheries National Symposium (PSSFNS2) was held last 21-23 October 2025 at the Mindanao State University – Main Campus, Marawi City, with the theme, ‘From Recognition to Action: Advancing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Philippines’.
TBTI Mexico – A sea of hope
TBTI Mexico is holding its second workshop, focusing on local solutions to national, regional and global problems in small-scale fisheries. The highlight of the workshop will undoubtedly be the launch of the TBTI Mexico e-book ‘Un Mar de Retos y Oportunidades en la Pesca Artesanal Mexicana’.
#5 World SSF Congress announcement
We are excited to share with you the announcement for the #5 World SSF Congress, which will be held on April 27 to May 1, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The congress will be hosted by TBTI Global, in partnership with Thailand Department of Fisheries, SEAFDEC, and other key organizations.
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.
TBTI Global Webinar: World Day of Social Justice
Two-part TBTI Global Webinar for World Day of Social Justice, February 20, 2025 will feature a presentation on ‘Sustainable small-scale fisheries: Why it is not possible without social justice’ by Fikret Berkes and Nicole Franz and a presentation on ‘Blue Justice Alert: Oil spill and swell in Lobitos, Peru’ by Emi Koch, Tulio Chapilliquén and Henry Espinoza Panta.
18th Elisabeth Mann Borgese Ocean Lecture
Elisabeth Mann Borgese Ocean Lecture Series commemorates and celebrates the life and work of Elisabeth Mann Borgese, founder of the International Ocean Institute.
important ocean issues. 2024 EMB Ocean Lecture featured a panel discussion on ‘Small-scale fisheries: Food system, social justice and biodiversity‘.
2024 World Fisheries Day
For 2024 World Fisheries Day, we’re contemplating the idea “Just Harmony,” as a way to bring attention to how small-scale fisheries can help restore or bring harmony to coastal and ocean space. It’s harmony in the sense of being respectful of each other, and of the differences. It is also in the sense of working together to deal with the ‘best’ option that does not necessarily seem to be ‘just’, at least not from the perspective of small-scale fisheries. Just Harmony can be learning moments for all, like learning to live together, despite our differences.
E-book release: Mujeres de Tierra y de Mar / Women of land and sea
The Charles Darwin Foundation is hosting the online launch of their new book, ‘Mujeres de tierra y de mar,’ on November 21, at 15h00 (GTM-6). The book is a collection of testimonies and life experiences from women who have been part of the Galapagos artisanal fisheries.
Celebrating latest achievements of TBTI Japan
Over the past year TBTI Japan has been busy on all fronts, producing several publications, hosting a number of national and international events and working continuously on raising the awareness of the importance and values of small-scale fishing people and communities in Japan.
International Conference on Aquaculture and Fisheries (ICAF)
The International Conference on Aquaculture and Fisheries (ICAF) 2024 was held under the theme ‘Blue Revolution for Healthy People, Economy, and Environment.’ One of the highlights of the conference was the announcement of the TBTI e-book series, The Beauty and Bounty at Risk, the first book dedicated to small-scale fisheries in Nepal.