“One hook, one line, one fish at a time” creates environmental, social and economic benefits which ripple throughout our oceans and the coastal communities connected to them. This article by the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) relates the stories of a few one-by-one fishers in Cape Verde, Azores, and the Canary Islands, but they could just as well represent millions of small-scale fishers and fish workers in other parts of the world whose lives and livelihoods are entwined with the ocean. The International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022) is a timely reminder that the efforts of these men and women must be recognized and supported. 

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

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