FAO Video: Community-based fisheries management - Fishing voices from the Pacific
A video has been produced documenting the voices of fishing communities and stakeholders in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
In the largest ocean in the world, the people of the Pacific face growing threats to their marine resources due to growing populations, overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Over half of the Pacific island population rely on coastal fisheries as the main source of food and income.
With the support of fisheries agencies, community-based fisheries management efforts in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga empowers these coastal fishing communities to take control of marine resources that ensure their food security and livelihoods. And importantly, it protects the environment as well as preserves the social, cultural and traditions of Pacific island people.Two versions of the film can be viewed by clicking on the links below.