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Readers’ Responses to SAMUDRA Report<\/i> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In my opinion, SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is an essential and extremely important tool for the leadership of fishermen’s associations. In this era of globalization, it is crucial for us to be able to form opinions on the vast array of issues that affect fishing at the international level and place our own particular situations against this context, so as to develop practices and initiatives that serve our members better. Increasingly, SAMUDRA Report<\/i> continues to provide a formula for forcing our gaze away from purely local or national questions, and allows us to incorporate internationally applied approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, the SAMUDRA Report<\/i> perspective, which touches as well on social justice and philosophies fundamentally associated with fishing and other primary industries, engenders an absolutely necessary reflection on the \u0091big picture’, and in this way, on the well-founded, and sometimes very difficult and opposing, claims that must continually be put into practice by many fishers’ associations. <\/span><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> helps me to reflect on matters that, given the nature of my organization, would not form part of my daily routine if it did not exist. SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is a fundamental tool for provoking reflection on the state of things in the fisheries world on this increasingly small planet. At each reading, I rejoice in finding similar, if not identical, cases to ours in North Africa, in Viet Nam, or in the European Union, which puts my work into perspective on a much larger framework and which directs it towards a more global objective.<\/span><\/p>\n Christian Brun, Executive Secretary, Maritime Fishermen’s Union (MFU),<\/span><\/span> Canada<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n We have been working with SAMUDRA Report<\/i> for so many years that it has now become a fundamental part of the artisanal fishermen’s struggles at the global level. For us, it is a basic tool that disseminates knowledge for an important group of fishermen and scientists, and allows us here in Chile to use this knowledge for the defence of our sector. The articles in SAMUDRA Report<\/i> dealing with trawling and ITQs, among others, have enabled us to discuss these issues more clearly, using the examples provided.<\/span><\/p>\n For us, there would be no discussion on fishery issues without a means of communication like SAMUDRA Report<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n Cosme Caracciolo, General Sectetary, Confederaci\u00f3n Nacional de Pescadores Artesanales de Chile (CONAPACH, National Confederation of Artisanal Fishermen), <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Chile<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n As part of the team of CONAPACH professionals, I can say that SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is something we constantly review, and through which we compare the various global realities that apply to fisheries issues and to artisanal fishing communities. It is most useful as its analysis, in general, is made from a highly critical perspective, which questions the models of fisheries management being pushed under the neoliberal agenda, responsible, to a large degree, for the problems of marine resources and ecosystem sustainability, as well as the quality of life that fishing communities have, placing special emphasis on the very rights of these communities.<\/span><\/p>\n In this way, several times we have been allowed to visualize the effects that certain fisheries policies have had in other parts of the world, and in this way strengthen our points of view, arguments and capacity for action.<\/span><\/p>\n It is for this reason that we constantly use and diffuse articles from SAMUDRA Report<\/i> to artisanal fishery specialists, government fishery services and parliamentarians.<\/span><\/p>\n Another important aspect is that through the work done by ICSF and SAMUDRA Report<\/i>, one can access a large and valuable network of contacts with institutions, organizations and people from the artisanal fishing sector or who are connected with it.<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, it remains for me to thank and congratulate ICSF for its important commitment and for the work it undertakes through SAMUDRA Report<\/i> and through other means, which is always of great help to understand the complex problems facing the Chilean artisanal fishing sector, as well as in other parts of the world. I hope that you will be able to continue your important work, with ever greater success.<\/span><\/p>\n Jorge Pereira,<\/span><\/span> Adviser,<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>CONAPACH,<\/span><\/span> Chile<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> is very important for me because it shows that it is not only in the Var that small-scale fishers exist; that problems are similar in the North and the South, despite vast differences in regulations, support, society, policies, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n It’s difficult to get this message across to our members because sadly, solidarity between them and, to an even greater extent, between them and fishers elsewhere, is less and less present. \u0093Each for his own is the practice, and sometimes, at our level, that is discouraging!<\/span><\/p>\n Justly enough, SAMUDRA<\/i> Report gives back to us, the staff, balm for our hearts! So come what may, please continue! It seems that perseverance will pay one day or another! Much courage! There is much to do! <\/span><\/p>\n Dominique Saux, General Secretary, Local Sea Fisheries Committee, Var, <\/span><\/span>France<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> provides a means of communication and union between fisher peoples. It is an informative report and well set out. Frankly, its readership here is limited only because we don’t yet have a library where those interested could access it.<\/span><\/p>\n The content of SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is good, up-to-date and informative, and stimulates reflection on what goes on in different latitudes. It inspires struggles for improving the quality of life through its analyses of the fishery situation, and threats and possible solutions. The translation in Spanish is good.<\/span><\/p>\n Jorge Adalberto Varela Marqu\u00e9s, Comit\u00e9 para la Defensa y Desarrollo de la Flora y Fauna del Golfo de Fonseca (CODDEFFAGOLF, Committee for the Defence and Development of the Flora and Fauna of the Gulf of Fonseca), <\/span><\/span>Honduras<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> is a very useful and informative publication for fishers’ organizations. Reading its articles provides an opportunity for better understanding of contemporary and contentious issues in fisheries. It is a good forum for glimpses of different trends prevailing and emerging in the fisheries sector worldwide. Between its covers, SAMUDRA Report<\/i> gives readers a good idea of the world fisheries situation. <\/span><\/p>\n Maintaining regularity in publication of such periodicals is always a challenging task. The <\/span>SAMUDRA <\/span>Team deserves genuine appreciation for standing the test of time.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n We appreciate SAMUDRA Report <\/i>as an important source of information dissemination and a good medium of debate. On several occasions, it has helped national or local fishers’ struggles reach out to larger circles and has also provided scope for sharpening arguments and fortifying stands on different issues. <\/span><\/p>\n I think SAMUDRA Report<\/i> will remain an outstanding publication in the world of fisheries if it can steadily maintain its \u0091bias’ towards the traditional, small-scale and artisanal fisheries. <\/span><\/p>\n Harekrishna Debnath,<\/span><\/span> Chairperson, National Fishworkers’ Forum (NFF),<\/span><\/span><\/span> India<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i>s have been very informative. Reading them is the best way I come to know of what is happening in the world of fisheries, fishing and fishers. It helps us to act. It builds within us a confidence to go forward because others are acting in a similar way. <\/span><\/p>\n What is needed more is information on how the traditional, beach-based fishers can act and fight for their survival. There is a need for these fishers to become self-sufficient, both financially and in terms of skills, to fight for their livelihoods. Examples of struggles are needed that will help others. The struggles of fishers in Pakistan, for example, are political and need to be reported more. The fishers’ struggle in Chile is another example. The fight of fisher people against individual transferable quotas (ITQs) in Iceland is another. One area to ponder is how we can help each other through communications. <\/span><\/p>\n Thomas Kocherry,<\/span><\/span> Fisheries Activist, <\/span><\/span><\/span>India<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n If my modest contribution on traceability is today known about and appreciated by many people, it is thanks to SAMUDRA Report<\/i>. I encourage you to persevere with your activities and know that their value is appreciated in the fishing sector, in general, and in the artisanal fishing sector, in particular. SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is a tool that permits communication with others to develop and share information about the communities that we represent.<\/span><\/p>\n Gaoussou Gueye, Vice President, Conseil National Interprofessionnel de la P\u00eache Artisanale au S\u00e9n\u00e9gal (CONIPAS, National Confederation of the Senegalese Artisanal Fishing Sector Organizations),<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Senegal<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> is invaluable to us, providing indepth and comprehensive reporting. <\/span><\/p>\n Here in the United States, our news sources, even the best, tend to be America-centric, so having SAMUDRA<\/i>SAMUDRA Report<\/i>, and the SAMUDRA<\/i> News Alertshelps us in better understanding what our fellow fishing men and women throughout the rest of the world are facing. It helps us put our problems in perspective and gives us insights on how to deal with the issues confronting the fishing community globally.<\/span><\/p>\n Zeke Grader, Executive Director, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>United States<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> provides information on timely and emerging issues pertaining to fisheries, artisanal fishers and fishworkers. It is easy reading, and its analyses assist us in developing a perspective to better understand issues in the international fisheries arena. <\/span><\/p>\n Tambuyog Development Centre, <\/span>Philippines<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n To me, SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is a close friend and information source for fisher people. It provides information of struggles, organizations and their achievements, and the inter-connections of fisher people throughout the world.<\/span><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> has helped enhance my knowledge in vast areas of fisheries activities, and has strengthened relationships and our efforts in the local, national, regional and international levels. I get new dimensions on fisheries through the articles of SAMUDRA Report<\/i> and we congratulate the SAMUDRA<\/i> Team for its good work in educating our fisheries organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n Herman Kumara, Convener, National Fisheries Solidarity (NAFSO),<\/span><\/span> Sri Lanka<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> puts forward varied views on fisheries at the international level, and provides a space for sharing experiences through articles that are independent and, in general, of good quality.<\/span><\/p>\n In our case, SAMUDRA<\/i> Report is useful for obtaining information on global processes in industrial and artisanal fishing. It also provides a lot of statistical information. I access the articles through the ICSF website.<\/span><\/p>\n The quality of the translation is very good, and the content of the articles is also good, and reflect the reality of each country discussed. While it is always possible to improve, I think that SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is a good journal that offers knowledge of fisheries at the international level.<\/span><\/p>\n Oscar Galli,<\/span><\/span> <\/span>Red de \u00c9colog\u00eda Social – Amigos de la Tierra (REDES),<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> Uruguay<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> is an excellent and informative journal on fisheries in general and small-scale fisheries, including aquaculture, in particular. While it is essential for us to know the reality in the field in order to formulate global fisheries policy and assure its implementation at global, regional, national and local levels, it is rather difficult for us working at the Headquarters of FAO in Rome to keep up with the latest developments in the field with regard to small-scale fisheries and aquaculture. For example, SAMUDRA Report<\/i> No.47, July 2007, well covered the Siem Reap Meeting that I contributed to as a keynote speaker. I also particularly appreciate the timely covering of events and other news in relation to FAO. For example, in SAMUDRA Report<\/i> No. 49, the most recent issue we have received, the information provided on the upcoming Global Conference on Small-Scale Fisheries, to be held in Bangkok, October 2008, was highly appreciated. Such publicity is of great importance and contributes to the success of our conferences. <\/span><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> is a kind of window through which we can gather important experiences and stories from the field in relation to small-scale fisheries and aquaculture. Furthermore, SAMUDRA Report<\/i> provides valuable information on the opinions of small-scale fishers and fish farmers. As you are well aware, the small-scale fisheries issue is one of the emerging issues we address during the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) meetings. The forthcoming Global Conference in Bangkok is one of the consequences of such discussion and will further enrich the deliberations during the forthcoming Session of COFI, scheduled to be held in March 2009. Therefore, it is essential for us to be well informed on small-scale fisheries, and SAMUDRA Report<\/i> is an indispensable tool, being one of the best sources of information on the topic. The journal is always well appreciated and circulated by the officer in charge of NGO matters in the Department through members of the FI Task Force on Co-operation with NGOs. <\/span><\/p>\n Ichiro Nomura,<\/span><\/span> Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, FAO,<\/span><\/span><\/span> Rome, Italy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> offers a useful perspective on small-scale fisheries and the issues facing them. For my purposes, a hard copy version is perhaps not as important as an e-version that could be more widely disseminated electronically. <\/span><\/p>\n SAMUDRA<\/span><\/i> Report has helped in the past to get a broader and more grass-roots appraisal of issues from the small-scale fisheries perspective. A good example is the SAMUDRA<\/i> Dossier on marine protected areas that I have just received with thanks! This is an excellent summary of opinions which would be almost impossible to obtain through any other mechanism. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>Simon Funge-Smith<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC), <\/span><\/span>Thailand<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> tends to give readers a different take on major societal and resource problems in fisheries and aquaculture around the globe. The usually well-researched articles often contrast information from the institutional or \u0091official’ media. They are, therefore, a valuable stimulus to public debate, and give a voice to people and perspectives, which might otherwise not be heard sufficiently or at all. That is a very important function other media cannot easily fulfil. It is particularly interesting to get a sense of the capacity to reflect and put forward alternatives to many unsustainable practices. Clearly, different perspectives and ethical behaviour towards fellow citizens and nature are essential to finding robust solutions to the current crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n SAMUDRA Report<\/span><\/i> helps inform my own monitoring of developments in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, and has also enabled me repeatedly to draw other people’s attention to additional sources of information, which they had not been aware of. That has sparked them to take note, stimulated some questioning and debate, and helped to broaden perspectives. To quote just two examples: Sergi Tudela’s article about tuna fattening in the Mediterranean, and Brian O’Riordan’s article about practices in the Chilean aquaculture industry.<\/span><\/p>\n Cornelia Nauen ,Principal Policy Officer,<\/span><\/span> European Commission, DG Research, <\/span><\/span><\/span>Belgium<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
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