No hidden catch - Why small scale fisheries matter
This IIED poster highlights the value that small-scale fisheries bring to national economies around the world.
The poster suggests that if better data on small-scale fisheries were included in systems for measuring national wealth, policy makers would understand the value of the sector and make policies to support it.
Relevant data includes:
• The number of men and women employed in the sector
• Total size of catch and value of processed fish products
• How many people rely on fish for their daily diet.
With this data, decision makers can design policies that better support small-scale fisheries and create conditions for more investment.
The poster days more sustainable small-scale fisheries can be a valuable component of a thriving ocean.
IIED has also produced an animation urging policymakers around the world to recognise the value that small-scale fishing brings to national economies. You can watch this animation on our Youtube channel
This poster is part of IIED's work on improving ocean governance and supporting sustainable fisheries. Read more: Moving towards an inclusive blue economy