The gallery contains a collection of photographs published in issues of the SAMUDRA Report and the Yemaya Newsletter, as also other ICSF publications, workshops and meetings over the years. Also to be found are more general images of fishing and fishworkers in action across the world. There are about 10,000 photos from 64 countries. The photo database is searchable by caption, country and photographer. All images are free for download, though users are requested to credit the photos to ICSF and the respective photographer.
One of the main struggles of Brazil’s National Fisherwomen’s Network is to get recognition of women’s rights as fishers and fishworkers.
Photo credit: Brian O’riordan / ICSF
The training programme at La Ceiba not only raised issues but also sought to incorporate the knowledge and experiences of the participants.
Photo credit: Brian O’riordan / ICSF
The Pro-fleet programme in Brazil revolves around a credit policy to build vessels and establish a national fleet for the country’s exclusive economic zone.
Photo credit: Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Brazil
A truck marketing fish in Brasilia, Brazil. Overfi shing has led to the collapse of the main fi sh resources in the country.
Photo credit: Naína Pierri
A shark fisherman in Thootoor, India. Sufficient flexibility has been offered by the ILO Workin Fishing Convention with regard to medical examination, crew list, work agreement, etc.
Photo credit: Association of Deep-Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen (Adsgaf)
Small boats loaded up for setting out to sea on the first day of the lobster fishing season in Newfoundland.
Photo credit: Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union, Canada
A boat anchored at the Negombo lagoon. The major problems facing the lagoon include the discharge of sewage and dumping of solid waste from homes and businesses.
Photo credit: V Vivekanandan
Small-scale fishers across Africa are becoming increasingly marginalized, both economically and politically.
Photo credit: Masifundise Development Trust
The day’s catch being landed in Cape Town, South Africa. Many fisher people in the country have lost their livelihoods as a result of policies that are insensitive.
Photo credit: Masifundise Development Trust
Fish catches being landed by fishermen in Nnouadhibou harbour, Mauritania. Artisanal fishers in Mauritania have taken steps to ensure resource sustainability.
Photo credit: Beatrice Gorez / CFFA
Artisanal purse-seiners landing anchovies in Pisco, south of Peru. Eight of every 10 tonnes of anchoveta catch goes to fishmeal.
Photo credit: Santiago De La Puente
Fishworkers on board a trawler in Veraval, Gujarat, India
Photo credit: A J Vijayan / Protsahan
Mevagissey port in Cornwall, southwest England, one of the strongholds of small-scale fisheries in the UK.
Photo credit: Jeremy Phillipson / Newcastle University
Sennen Cove port in Cornwall, southwest England. Small-scale fi sheries in England is facing a defining moment.
Photo credit: Jeremy Phillipson / Newcastle University
Fishermen set sail for fishing.
Photo credit: Coopesolidar R.L.