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Exploring the future of fisheries technology, sustainable ocean management, and digital innovation
Shellcatch Launches Electronic Reporting App with Ecuador’s Private Sector
At Shellcatch, our mission has always been to put technology at the service of sustainable fisheries. Over the years, we’ve supported governments around the world in modernizing management systems, from electronic monitoring to digital logbooks. But few projects are as significant as the one we are proud to announce today: the launch of our Electronic Reporting app with the Cámara Nacional de Pesquerías de Ecuador (CNP) as part of a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) for small pelagics.
Case Study: Revolutionizing Marine Conservation with Electronic Monitoring Projeto Pesca/GEMARS: Pioneering Sustainable Fishing in Southern Brazil
Projeto Pesca, in partnership with the fishing communities of Torres and Passo de Torres, southern Brazil, has embarked on an ambitious journey to promote sustainable fishing practices and protect threatened marine species. A key element of this initiative is the innovative adoption of electronic monitoring systems to track and reduce bycatch - the incidental capture of non-target species.
Nossa Pesca: gobierno brasileño apoya proyecto de trazabilidad de pesca artesanal
El Municipio de São Sebastião - en Sao Paulo, Brasil - a través de la Secretaría de Medio Ambiente (SEMAM), la Secretaría de Pesca, Agricultura y Abastecimiento y la Secretaría de Turismo (SETUR) apoya el proyecto 'Nuestra Pesca: conociendo el origen para valorar el pescado artesanal'.
Shellcatch 10 Year Anniversary: History and Advances in Technological Innovation for the Oceans
On June 10th, Restaurant Zfood from Ecuador received its 10th shipment from their new fully verified and traceable artisanal fisher providers: Cooperativa Calamar. The Ecuadorian Snapper and Shrimp fisher, led by Espeusi, raised support from Re-Emprende backed by Coca Cola, GM and Ecuador’s largest retail chain La Favorita. This news broke only 3 weeks after Chile ushered its 13th fishing cooperative: Las Conchas, in Los Vilos. Their product called ‘Loco’ (Chilean Abalone) is now on the menu of Andres Turskey’s multiple iconic restaurants. The Las Conchas fisher organization led by Patricio Puayes has also had support from The Nature Conservancy and Government of Chile Fisheries support programs. Two months before, yet another co-op, Caleta Quintay sold their Conger Eel at a 15% premium beach price to Ocean Pacific, another one of Chile’s iconic seafood restaurants.
Women fishermen in Latin America: Background and Challenges
According to FAO data, globally, fisheries and aquaculture provide direct employment to some 200 million people. 70% work in the small-scale artisanal fishing sector, where women represent close to 50% of the workforce dedicated to capture fisheries and aquaculture in the world. In Latin America, the percentage drops to 30%.
Frescapesca.com was launched in Chile by the highest fishing authority in the country
The platform allows you to connect artisanal fishermen with consumers that are searching for seafood 100% fresh, 100% legal and that come directly from the places that they were extracted.
Fundamental Strategic Priorities to Managing Valuable Ocean Resources, Backed by On-Site Experience
Access to data and information is key to better management.
