The Often Overlooked Perspectives of Fisher Women: Amada, a Jaiba Fisher in Celestún
As part of the Ocean Nexus research project 'Listening to fishing communities on climate adaptation in the tropics' led by my colleague Dr. Sieme Bossier, we spent one month in Yucatán, Mexico interviewing artisanal fishers and listening to their perspectives on fishing as a livelihood.
Through this photo blog and video, we share a glimpse into Amada’s life as a crab fisher in Celestún.
Listening to the Perspectives of Artisanal Fishers in Yucatán, México
Climate change adaptations are necessary to safeguard the food security, livelihoods, and cultural heritage of artisanal fishers, yet there is a lack of understanding among policy makers about the adaptation priorities of fisherfolk, and what resources or support they would need to actually implement them.
In this photo blog we highlight some of the perspectives of the artisanal fishers we interviewed and summarize project findings.
Grey Whale Watching in Baja California Sur, Mexico
It’s that time of year again, when people and grey whales head to the lagoons of Baja California Sur for the annual winter event.
Learn more about the importance of sustainable ecotourism.
Uxmal, Yucatán
Get a glimpse of Uxmal – an ancient Maya city in Yucatán, Mexico featuring some of the local wildlife and a cacao ceremony.
La Paz, Baja California Sur
Come along on a dive at a local reef in La Paz, Mexico to observe the small marine life.
Cell Immortalization: How to Immortalize Cells
During my time as a Marketing Assistant at Applied Biological Materials, I wrote, narrated, and produced an informative video on Cell Immortalization after extensive independent research on the topic.
This video received highly positive feedback from viewers.
Marine Initiative – The Nature Conservancy, México
While working as a Fisheries Project Assistant at The Nature Conservancy in Mexico, I helped develop and translate a national media campaign video that highlighted a conservation initiative for funders.