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For indigenous communities, fish mean much more than food

Type
Literature
Publication
For indigenous communities, fish mean much more than food. The Conversation. 2017.
Year Published
2017
Organization
NGO
Description

The practice of catching fish affirms their worldviews and puts them into action in nature. These relationships and values cannot be reflected in a number, but quantifying the dietary importance of seafood for these communities can help us understand the importance of indigenous fisheries and relationships to the oceans on a global scale.

Geography