Stories

Impulsando la sostenibilidad y el desarrollo de la pesca artesanal del puye en Aysén

Dec 26, 2024
En la zona norte de la Región de Aysén, Chile, se encuentra Puerto Raúl Marín Balmaceda, una comunidad costera donde la pesca artesanal no solo es una fuente de ingresos, sino también una expresión viva de identidad cultural y conexión con el patrimonio natural. En este contexto, WWF Chile, en colaboración con Fundación Future of…
Photo of an older man in Mexico holding fishing line, wearing an orange shirt. You can see boats and water in the background, a bay, and hills behind him.

Exploring finance strategies to empower cooperatives in Mexico

Dec 21, 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of a project in partnership with Builders Initiative, to develop strategies to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of artisan fishing cooperatives in Baja Sur, Mexico. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to fostering sustainable fishing practices and supporting local communities reliant on small-scale fisheries. Fisher cooperatives in Baja…

Trazabilidad y cadenas de valor en la pesquería artesanal de merluza austral

Dec 19, 2024
La merluza austral, una especie profundamente arraigada en la cultura de los mares del sur de Chile, es un recurso cuya comercialización sostiene a numerosas comunidades costeras en la región de Aysén. Sin embargo, la pesquería artesanal de esta especie enfrenta desafíos significativos en su manejo y administración, además de haber estado en un estado…
Photo of Chilean fishing boat on the water, with a sunset in the background. There is a graphic representing technology through connected dots overlayed on the image.

Traceability and value chains in the artisanal hake fishery

Dec 17, 2024
Southern hake, a species deeply rooted in the culture of the seas of southern Chile, is a resource whose commercialization supports numerous coastal communities in the Aysén Region. However, the artisanal fishery of this species faces challenges in its management and administration, in addition to being in an overexploited state for years. Its supply chain…
Photo of Gisella, woman standing on the street in her community in La Islilla Peru, with a house behind and mound of dirt.

Meet Guisella Purizaca Eche: Community leader

Dec 11, 2024
As part of the Guardians of the Sea (Guardianes del mar) series, Future of Fish’s Jhordan Avalos had the opportunity to speak with Guisella Purizaca Eche, a 33-year-old leader from La Islilla, a small artisanal fishing village located in Paita, Piura - Peru. Known for her openness and motivation to participate in Future of Fish’s…