Comprehensive guides and practical tools for sustainable fishing community development
Our comprehensive 180-page handbook covering all aspects of sustainable fishing practices, community organization, business development, and marine conservation. Developed through 15 years of field experience with over 150 fishing communities. Available as part of our training programs.
Detailed instructions for modifying fishing gear to reduce bycatch while maintaining target catch rates. Includes technical drawings, material specifications, and case studies demonstrating effectiveness across different fishery types.
Provided to enrolled students in Foundation and Advanced Programs
Region-specific fishing calendars integrating traditional knowledge with modern fisheries science. Identifies optimal fishing periods, spawning seasons for key species, and recommended rest periods to protect breeding populations.
Customized versions developed for each community
Simple mobile-based system for recording daily catches, including species, size, weight, and location data. Generates community-level reports to inform management decisions and document sustainability improvements over time.
Training provided in all programs
Comprehensive checklist covering pre-trip preparation, at-sea practices, post-catch handling, and reporting. Ensures fishermen follow best practices for sustainability, safety, and quality. Includes troubleshooting section for common challenges.
Available to all program participants
Guide for communities implementing rotational fishing zones or marine protected areas. Covers zone designation, boundary marking, rule development, enforcement mechanisms, and monitoring protocols. Includes conflict resolution frameworks.
Covered in Advanced Development Program
Comprehensive safety guidelines covering weather monitoring, emergency procedures, communication systems, first aid, and rescue protocols. Includes equipment checklists and maintenance schedules for safety gear.
Mandatory training in all programs
Step-by-step workbook guiding fishermen through business planning process. Includes financial projections, cost analysis, market assessment, and risk management. Templates and examples specific to small-scale fisheries.
Core material in business development training
Complete guide to establishing and managing fishing cooperatives. Covers legal requirements, governance structures, member rights and responsibilities, financial management, and conflict resolution. Includes sample bylaws and operating agreements.
Provided during cooperative formation support
Practical guide to establishing direct-to-consumer and direct-to-restaurant marketing channels. Covers customer identification, pricing strategies, quality assurance, logistics, and payment systems. Includes social media marketing basics.
Training included in market access programs
Six-module curriculum covering budgeting, savings, credit, insurance, and investment basics. Designed specifically for fishing communities with irregular income patterns. Includes interactive exercises and real-world examples.
Taught in Foundation Program
Guide to developing processed fish products including drying, smoking, fermentation, and prepared meals. Covers food safety, packaging, labeling, certification requirements, and market testing. Includes 25 recipe formulations.
Specialized training available
Simple spreadsheet tool for calculating fishing trip costs including fuel, ice, food, crew shares, and maintenance. Helps fishermen understand profitability and make informed decisions about when and where to fish.
Training provided to all participants
Comprehensive guide to community-led mangrove restoration covering site assessment, species selection, nursery management, planting techniques, and monitoring protocols. Includes troubleshooting guide and regional species information.
Training provided in ecosystem restoration programs
Complete management guide for community MPAs including designation process, zoning strategies, enforcement mechanisms, monitoring systems, and adaptive management frameworks. Features case studies from successful Malaysian MPAs.
Advanced Program core material
Training manual for community-based coral reef monitoring using standardized assessment methods. Includes fish population surveys, coral health assessments, and data recording protocols. No diving certification required for shallow water methods.
Training available in coastal conservation program
Framework for communities to assess climate vulnerabilities and develop adaptation strategies. Includes vulnerability mapping exercises, adaptation option evaluation, and implementation planning templates.
Facilitation support available
Community action guide for reducing marine plastic pollution. Covers waste audits, source reduction strategies, cleanup organization, recycling systems, and behavior change communication. Includes partnership opportunities with recycling companies.
Community implementation support available
Simple guide to observing and documenting ecosystem health using indicators accessible to non-scientists. Covers water quality signs, species presence/absence, habitat condition, and trend interpretation.
Included in monitoring training
Eight-module leadership training covering facilitation skills, conflict resolution, decision-making processes, communication, and strategic planning. Designed for community leaders, cooperative managers, and committee members.
Taught in leadership development programs
Practical toolkit for managing common conflicts in fishing communities including resource access disputes, rule violations, and cooperative disagreements. Features mediation techniques, arbitration frameworks, and prevention strategies.
Training provided to community leaders
Guide to identifying, approaching, and negotiating partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector actors. Includes proposal writing basics and partnership agreement templates.
Facilitation support provided
Guide to recognizing and strengthening women's roles throughout the fisheries value chain. Covers gender analysis, women-focused business development, leadership opportunities, and strategies for increasing women's participation in decision-making.
Integrated across all programs
Four-module training on policy processes, evidence-based advocacy, coalition building, and media engagement. Empowers fishing communities to effectively influence fisheries policies and regulations affecting their livelihoods.
Advanced training for community leaders
Strategies for attracting and retaining youth in fishing communities and fisheries sector. Covers entrepreneurship development, technology integration, skills training, and creating professional pathways within fishing.
Youth program development support available
Our comprehensive video library includes over 50 instructional videos covering gear modification techniques, business planning processes, mangrove planting methods, and more. Videos are available in English and Bahasa Malaysia with subtitles.
Categories include: Sustainable Fishing Techniques, Gear Modification Demonstrations, Business Management, Conservation Methods, Leadership Skills, Financial Management
Videos are provided as part of training programs and available online to program participants
Complete training kits for community members who want to become peer educators and facilitators. Each kit includes lesson plans, presentation materials, participant handouts, and assessment tools.
Available kits: Sustainable Fishing Trainer Kit, Financial Literacy Facilitator Kit, Cooperative Management Trainer Kit, Conservation Educator Kit
Training-of-Trainers programs prepare community members to deliver these trainings
Access bite-sized learning modules via mobile phone. Short lessons, quizzes, and practical tips delivered through WhatsApp or dedicated app. Perfect for busy fishermen who learn on their own schedule.
Topics include: Daily fishing tips, market price updates, weather and safety alerts, business management lessons, conservation practices
Available to all program participants via smartphone
Connect with other fishing communities facing similar challenges. Exchange visits, online discussion forums, regional workshops, and WhatsApp groups facilitate peer-to-peer learning and mutual support.
Networks include: Women in Fisheries Network, Youth Fisher Network, MPA Managers Network, Cooperative Leaders Network
Network membership included in all programs
All resources are provided to communities enrolled in our coaching programs. We also offer customization services to adapt materials to your specific context.
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