Women and Fisheries

Seneviratne, Kalinga (1997). "Women and Fisheries". Pacific Islands Monthly (December 1997). 67 (12): 21–22. doi:10.1057/dev.2008.19. ISSN 1461-7072 1011-6370, 1461-7072 .

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Abstract: A report titled Women and Fisheries focusing primarily on the geographic region of Micronesia. The document is a comprehensive survey conducted during the late 20th century, specifically covering the period from the 1980s to the early 1990s. It was produced under the auspices of regional fisheries management institutions and international agencies involved in marine resource governance. The report addresses subject domains including gender roles in fisheries, socio-economic contributions of women to coastal fishing communities, and the integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary fisheries management practices. It includes detailed taxonomic catalogs of fish species commonly harvested by women, as well as policy reviews related to fisheries regulations and community-based resource management frameworks. The document also contains historical accounts of women's participation in subsistence and commercial fishing activities across various Micronesian islands, highlighting their involvement in fish processing, marketing, and reef gleaning. It incorporates data collected through field surveys, interviews, and participatory workshops conducted in collaboration with local governments and non-governmental organizations. The report further examines the impact of international treaties on fisheries access and resource sharing in the Micronesian region. It is structured to provide an extensive overview of the intersection between gender and fisheries, with particular attention to the cultural and ecological contexts of Micronesia.