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Empowering Chile’s coastal communities: How Mi Caleta transforms artisanal fishing into a model for sustainable prosperity

Fishers in Chile unloading their catch, two men throwing a fish out of the boat and a woman on shore collecting.
At Future of Fish Chile, we believe that artisanal fishing can be a source of prosperity and conservation for the country’s coastal communities. Our commitment is to support artisanal fishers so their products not only reach the market but do so with the fair value they deserve, all within a sustainable framework. We aim to build a world where fishing communities are resilient guardians of marine ecosystems, capable of thriving while protecting the sea that sustains them. Through an interdisciplinary approach and the power…

Empowering women in La Islilla: Sustainable seafood and community development in Peru

Three photos of women learning how to sew.
Healthy oceans and thriving communities are deeply interconnected. Recognizing this, the Future of Fish team in Peru employs a dual approach to sustainable seafood, focusing on community development and sustainable business practices. In early 2021, we began our journey in La Islilla, a small scale fishing community in Northern Peru, with limited knowledge about its residents, especially the women. Traditionally, artisanal fishing communities are male-dominated, with men primarily responsible for fishing activities and income. Women, on the other hand, are often tasked with household…