Let us Proudly Commemorate International Year of Small Scale Fisheries & Aquiculture - 2022

Women in artisanal fisheries in Fiji – A snapshot

Women who engage in fisheries in Fiji are, as Dr. Bidesi summarized, mostly either in subsistence fishing; small scale commercial fishing; or employed in the international fishing industry. Regarding the second type of fishing, artisanal small scale commercial fishing, you can meet many women selling fish and other seafood in the municipal markets in Fiji such as in Suva.Every week, selling starts on Thursdays or Fridays. This activity has been going on for more than 10 years. Selling does not occur the whole week due to market demand. (Verebalavu 2009)
Some are full time, some can be seasonal producing or buying and selling seasonal seafood such as land crabs and octopus. Some women only come to sell when they have a need to raise funds (e.g. for a village function, church activity, school activity, or family obligation). (Verebalavu 2009) 

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