Marine Protected Areas Archives • Eat Blue™

The Importance of Fisheries in Maintaining Resilience after Coastal Natural Disasters

Aly Boyce
March 4, 2021

The impact of climate change seems far-off and abstract until it directly impacts your community. On September 1, 2019 Hurricane Dorian made a direct hit to my island home in The Bahamas. While I

Animal Welfare, Economic Impact, Human Health, Ocean Health

Artisanal Fishers, Fisheries Management, Food Security, Marine Protected Areas

A Community-Based Way to Protect Ancient Homelands and Fishing Rights

Patricia Fernandez
October 13, 2020

For centuries, island nations have harnessed and nurtured a close relationship with the ocean. Fishing practices deeply rooted in cultural ties to nature and respect for the nearby waters and food resources have created