BFAR pushes science for sardine mgm’t plan
‘I noticed that in the last 20 years that I have been fishing sardines are getting smaller’

Achieving gender equality in the sardine fisheries sector necessitates the active participation of women fisherfolk in post-harvest processes, on par with their male counterparts. The effective implementation of the National Sardines Management Plan is essential, as it provides the framework for implementing strategic interventions and measures that promote women’s inclusion and empowerment in the industry. | Photograph courtesy of Oceana

