New research by WorldFish finds that East Timorese people that depend on fishing for their primary livelihood have higher levels of well-being than other natural resource-based livelihoods, highlighting how the fisheries sector in Timor-Leste can be a crucial path out of poverty and help boost well-being.
Against the tide: A FAD fit for Timor-Leste’s artisanal fishers
Nearshore fish aggregating devices are a relatively simple technology. Despite this, finding a FAD design suited to the marine conditions of the half-island nation and accessible to artisanal fishers has taken many years of research by WorldFish and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Timor-Leste.
WorldFish DG explains ‘big agenda’ for new strategy
In this five-minute video interview, WorldFish Director General Dr. Blake Ratner explains the research focus of the organization’s 2017–2022 strategy and what’s new compared to previous years.