Though China is one of the biggest producers of marine fish in the world, little is known about its small-scale fisheries (SSF) sector, particularly with regard to the impact of urban development initiatives on communities and livelihoods. Using Hainan Province as a base for research, China Blue Sustainability Institute is gathering information that will be useful for provincial governments and other stakeholders to work towards the sustainable transformation of fisher communities as well as protection of the marine environment. Key in this process are community engagement and respect for traditional knowledge. 

*This article was first published by the INFOFISH International,Issue 3/2022 (May/June)  

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