Constituted as a non-profit organization and a guild association, in compliance with its mission and vision, in its 27 years of operation it has contributed to the development of the regional aquaculture sector, promoting the participation of 22 organisations of small aquaculture producers that represent more than 800 families, with the aim of encouraging associative work and respect for human rights, strengthening the construction of infrastructure, production and marketing of fish for human consumption and with export potential. In addition to promoting the strengthening of all links of the aquaculture chain.

La Asociación de Agricultores y Pescadores Artesanales del Pacifico- ASOAGRIPESPA carries out non-destructive and selective activities and methods, in line with our ancestral traditions, and we promote responsible fishing by preserving the marine and freshwater environment, through the application of responsible fishing practices and the development of cleaning and recycling work on beaches and mangroves through projects such as "Guardianes del mangler" (Guardians of the mangrove). Asoagripespa was born out of the need to have an organization that integrates, protects and watches over the individual and collective rights of fishermen and farmers who live in low tide areas as well as coastal communities who practice artisanal fishing as a means of subsistence.

Located in the Resguardo de Tacueyò, Municipality of Toribio Cauca Vereda la Fonda, is a community business dedicated to the production and marketing of rainbow trout for both indigenous communities and for the rest of the country. With this business, we have sought to promote employment for young people and women heads of household and also contribute to the improvement of food nutrition, which is the fundamental pillar of our families. In spite of the adversities they have managed to sustain themselves and be able to continue growing and strengthening as a business.

Based in Arauca. It was created on September 29, 2019, on the initiative of thirty-three (33) families of artisanal fishermen of the municipality of Arauca to advance in the achievement of municipal, departmental and national projects, taking the decision to formalize with the AUNAP and thus improve their quality of life. Among its principles is the promotion of responsible fishing and the conservation of fishing resources in the Orinoquia basin and its micro watersheds through plans and programs. The association is made up of two (2) women and thirty-one (31) men, including eight (8) displaced members and three (3) disabled people.

Dr Patrick McConney is a former fisheries manager with an interdisciplinary PhD in resource management from the University of British Columbia, Canada. He teaches blended and online graduate courses in environmental and resource management. His current applied research, and that of his students, is mainly on small-scale fisheries and marine protected area social-ecological systems in the Wider Caribbean. This research includes ecosystem approaches, livelihoods, socio-economics, gender, adaptive capacity, resilience, management, planning, institutions, organisations and governance.

Dr Alejandro Espinoza-Tenorio is a marine biologist with a master's degree in Coastal Oceanography and a PhD in Natural Resource Management. In 2011, he joined ECOSUR as a researcher, where he is co-founder of the Transdisciplinary Laboratory for Sustainability. During his 20 years of professional career he has studied and applied the ecosystem-based management of artisanal fisheries, from a socio-environmental perspective, including the study of sustainability in the entire coastal zone. In recognition of his work, Dr. Espinoza is part of the National System of Researchers of CONACyT and was distinguished with the National Award for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture 2019.

Terrence Phillips is a former fisheries manager, with an MSc in fisheries biology and management. From the start of his career as a Fisheries Officer, in the Fisheries Department, Guyana, in 1974, he has been contributing to the sustainable development of small-scale fisheries as well as to building the capacity of fisherfolk and their organizations to participate in fisheries governance and management. As Programme Manager, Fisheries Management and Development, in the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism, he coordinated the delivery of the CRFM/CTA Project: Development of Caribbean Network of Fisher Folk Organizations (2006 - 2009), which supported the formation and strengthening of fisherfolk organizations in CARICOM, and the launching of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organizations (CNFO). Subsequently, as a Senior Technical Officer, at the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute, he managed the implementation of the EU funded Strengthening Caribbean Fisherfolk to Participate in Governance project (2013 - 2016), which was aimed at building the capacity of the CNFO and its national fisherfolk organization networks to participate in fisheries governance and management. He also led in the implementation of the UNDP/GEF funded Engaging Civil Society in Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem plus Strategic Action Programme (CLME+ SAP) Implementation project (2017 – 2019), which developed a Civil Society Action Programme (C-SAP), that would contribute to strengthening the role, participation and ownership of civil society actors in the implementation of the CLME+ SAP and CLME+ Project.  Later, as Regional Project Coordinator, at the FAO, he coordinated the execution of the GEF funded Developing Organizational Capacity for Ecosystem Stewardship and Livelihoods in Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries (StewardFish) project (2018 – 2021), which was aimed at empowering fisherfolk throughout fisheries value chains, in seven CRFM Member States, to engage in resource management, decision-making processes and sustainable livelihoods, with strengthened institutional support at all levels. He has contributed to the development and implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication.

Leisa Perch is the CEO and Founder of SAEDI Consulting Barbados Inc. She is an International Development Expert with 20+ years of experience in climate change, poverty reduction, livelihoods, gender equality policy, inclusive green growth, inclusive green economy, research and gender mainstreaming. Leisa has a proven track record of enabling purposeful dialogue & debate, coalition-building to deliver new ideas, promoting concepts of change and delivering transformation in developing and emerging economies. Well published, she has worked across the globe, from Latin America, to Africa and more recently in Asia. She has worked on Caribbean SIDS issues for most of her career.

Hailing from the 238 square mile of St Lucia. Senator Charlery have been actively involved in the fishing industry from since taking up my role as an Operations Supervisor (now Operations Manager) with Goodwill Fishermen’s Co-operative more than eleven (11) years ago. Goodwill is one of the nine (9) fishing Co-operatives on island. Currently, she also holds the post of Administrative Assistant to the umbrella body St Lucia Fisherfolk Co-operative Society Limited.

As an advocate for the fishing community, she is very much interested in seeing the much needed changes that will bring greater recognition to the trade and its contribution to the GDP of the country thereby increasing capital injection in the sector to bring about modernization and increase the bottom line for the stakeholders.

Melissa Tate has worked in fisheries from as young as 14 years old with my mum mainly in processing of flying fish. She gain my license in fisheries from 2005 transitioning from fish Processing to vendor. In 2018, she moved into the Paynes Bay fish Market and launch my business under the name Fish, Fish and More Fish, both locally and online. She used the money earned in Fisheries to finance my education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of the West Indies as well as an Associate Degree in Law Government and Politics from the Barbados Community College. She has completed all fisheries training offerd by Government in collaboration with Cermes from the University of the West Indies and BARNUFO.

Winsbert Harry started fishing at the age of 15 and has been in the industry for 23 years He is currently the president of the National Fisherfolk Organization in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Over 10 years ago Winsbert joined Goodwill Fisherman Coop Society Ltd. In 2009 Winsbert won the SVG Fisherman of the year, landing 870 lbs fish. He is the youngest fisher to win this award. In 2010, he was nominated to be the chairperson of the “fisherman day” committee and served for 3 years, thereafter served for another 3 years as Vice Chair.

Pamashwar “Max” Jainarine has been a fisherman for over 20 years. He is the owner of several baots and a fish ventor. He is the current chairman of the Guyana National Fisherfolk Organizaiton, an unmbrella body that represents fisherfolks in Guyana and also the chariman of Upper Corentyne Fishermen’s Co-op Society, the largest cooperative in Guyana. He is very passionate in advociating for a better livelihood for fisherfolks and seeing their interests being looked after by the policuymakers by ensuring that they get a seat at the table when issues affecting fisherfolks are being discussed.