Interview with Dr. Rashid Sumaila
Dr. Rashid Sumaila is a prominent Fisheries Economist and UBC who is deeply interested in how economics, through integration with ecology and other disciplines, can be applied to ensure sustainable use of environmental resources.
How many women fish in Brazil?
In many parts of the world, including Brazil, fishing is considered a male domain. The generally accepted division of labour has men going out to catch fish while women stay onshore to process, sell and do other fishing-related activities. However, looking a little deeper, we can see that this division is neither clear nor stable.
Economic Viability for Small-Scale Fisheries, Workshop Summary
Working Group 2 of the project Too Big To Ignore (TBTI) – A global network for Small-Scale Fisheries Research focused on the economic viability of small-scale fisheries.
10 Commitments from Our Ocean 2014
This summit witnessed some incredible commitments from global leaders that recognize the value of the world’s oceans and importance of improving management of ocean resources.
Ode to a struggling industry
Businesses that adopt a practice of self awareness will be more prepared to adapt to new and changing values of global workers and consumers in the years and decades to come.
Economic instruments for adaptation to climate change in coastal areas
Adapting to climate change can be difficult because risks are uncertain and changing; however, even when we know what actions need to be taken to address climate change, it can be challenging to motivate governments, businesses or individuals to take action.
Snapshot: The economic value of Canadian fisheries
Data from Statistics Canada’s 2011 Census and National Household Survey provide detailed insight into the value of Canadian fisheries.
Caballitos de mar, ¿en serio? Un breve viaje por África Occidental
Seahorses, of all things: Further thoughts on the West African seahorse trade
Fishes are worth more than the sticker price: Sardines in British Columbia
Forage fish (sardines, squids, and other fast-growing species) are the backbone of pelagic marine ecosystem, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at their price in the store.
FERU hosts the Too Big to Ignore workshop "Fishing Futures"
The workshop brought together partners, independent researchers, consultants, students and fishers from North America to discuss current issues facing small-scale fisheries, mainly in North America, in order to find possible solutions.