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Fish for the People is a policy-oriented Special Publication produced by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC). The first issue of the Special Publication was launched in early 2003 to commemorate the first anniversary of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Conference on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security in the New Millennium: “Fish for the People” organized in 2001 from which the Special Publication got its banner title Fish for the People. Through the years, Fish for the People has been recognized by various stakeholders as a significant source of information to support their works on the sustainable development and management of fisheries and aquaculture in the region. The SEAFDEC Secretariat publishes three issues of the Special Publication each year with support from the Japanese Trust Fund. The publication of articles in Fish for the People is free of charge.
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Fish for the People Vol.23 No.3
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)This special issue of “Fish for the People” features the articles developed by the Regional Fisheries Policy Network (RFPN) Members in 2025 for Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and ... -
Bolstering Legal and Policy Frameworks Toward Effective Management of Fisheries in Cambodia
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)The fisheries sector is a cornerstone of the economy of Cambodia, providing livelihoods for over 1.2 million people and serving as a vital source of animal protein. Despite notable progress in resource management, aquaculture ... -
Authorizing Coastal Communities in Fisheries Surveillance: lessons from implementing formal and customary laws in Indonesia
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)Indonesia, as an archipelagic nation, faces persistent challenges in managing its vast marine and fishery resources, particularly the continuing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing that causes significant ... -
Boosting Sustainable Development and Management of Inland Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Toward Food Security in Lao PDR
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)Although the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is a landlocked country without direct access to the ocean, its fisheries sector plays a vital role in national food security, livelihoods, and rural development. The ... -
Integrating Multilayered Identification and Technology in Fisheries Governance: lesson from vessel marking system in Malaysia
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)Fishing vessel marking is a cornerstone of fisheries management in Malaysia, serving as a key tool for monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS). To align with international frameworks such as the FAO Code of Conduct for ... -
Gauging the Climate Change Adaptation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector of Myanmar
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)Fisheries are central to the economy and rural livelihoods in Myanmar, contributing to food security, foreign exchange, and employment of nearly 40 % of the rural workforce. However, the sector faces increasing threats ... -
Empowering Small-scale Fishers through Community Fish Landing Centers in the Philippines
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) provides fisheries management support facilities for the community fish landing centers (CFLCs) for sustainable and responsible fishing. CFLCs were established in 2015, ... -
Advancing Responsible Fisheries in the High Seas: Compliance of Thailand with regional fisheries management organizations
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)The high seas are important for global marine ecosystems and human food security, particularly serving as a home for fisheries resources, such as tuna and deepsea resources. However, these areas are currently facing various ... -
Electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability System in Viet Nam: a new step forward in fisheries management
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)The Viet Nam Electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability System (eCDT VN) is a crucial electronic system implemented to enhance the traceability of fish and fishery products in Viet Nam, in accordance with Circular ... -
Affirming the Role of SEAFDEC in Facilitating Regional Engagement to Address International Fisheries and Fish Trade Issues
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)Over the years, several international legally and nonlegally binding fisheries and fish trade agreements have been established by several organizations and conventions, including the United Nations (UN), Food and Agriculture ... -
Lessons and Approaches Towards Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)Acknowledging the critical importance of small-scale fisheries to the livelihoods of communities and the sustainability of marine resources, SEAFDEC implemented the project “Small-Scale Fisheries Management for Better ... -
Advancing the Leadership of SEAFDEC in Sustainable Inland Fisheries Governance in the Southeast Asian Region
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)This article reviews the current state of inland fisheries in Southeast Asia and highlights the role of SEAFDEC/IFRDMD in leading regional efforts toward sustainable inland fisheries governance in Southeast Asia. Drawing ... -
Converting Marine Plastic Debris into Useful Fuel: a case study of nylon netting fragments and discarded plastic bags in Rayong, Thailand
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)Marine plastic pollution, particularly from fishing activities and coastal communities, poses a growing environmental challenge, with Southeast Asia being a significant contributor. The SEAFDEC Training Department, under ... -
Women Can Be Leaders in Fisheries Management: Case studies in Buriram Province and Rayong Province in Thailand
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)This article presents the role of women leaders in fisheries management in Thailand, focusing on two fisheries management groups, namely: Sub Somboon Aquatic Animal Food Bank in Buriram Province and Kaoyod Small-Scale ... -
Revitalizing Fishing Communities through “Umigyo” as a New Fisheries Policy in Japan
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-12)In recent declining regional vitality such as decreasing human population and aging fishers in fishing villages in Japan, the “umigyo” new policy has been promoted by the Government of Japan aiming to secure local income ... -
Fish for the People Vol.23 No.2
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Fish for the People Vol.23 No.1
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-06)This first issue of Fish for the People in 2025 features the key achievements of the Japanese Trust Fund (JTF) 6-2 projects implemented by SEAFDEC from 2020 to 2024, which are categorized into three pillars, namely: Pillar ... -
Investigating the Efficiency of Trawl Fishing Operation with V-Shaped Otter Boards along with Collapsible Crab Traps and Gillnets: evaluation of catch per unit effort, fuel efficiency, and CO2 emission
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-06)This study evaluated the performance of the V-shaped otter boards during trawl fishing operations. The V-shaped otter boards were designed by the SEAFDEC Training Department in 2018 to improve fuel efficiency, reduce seabed ... -
Fostering Women’s Contributions to Inland Fisheries in Southeast Asia
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-06)Gender is defined by the concept of duties, functions, and roles attributed to women and men in the public and private lives of society. In the context of gender policies, the Inland Fishery Resources Development and ... -
AquaGRIS: a valuable global information system in support of conservation, sustainable use, and management of aquatic genetic resources in Southeast Asia
(Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2025-06)The Aquatic Genetic Resources Information System (AquaGRIS) is a global information system that was developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to address the need for an international ...
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