First published in International Aquafeed, March-April 2015
One of the important sessions at the WA2015
in Jeju, Korea 26-30 May will be ‘Women in Fisheries and Aquaculture’ which has
a particular significance to the island of Jeju.
As one of the travel guides to Jeju states, "The
local traditional culture stands in stark contrast to the mainland (and much of
Asia) as being matriarchal. Stemming from this basis the role of seafood
gathering on the island has been dominated by women. As such, a common sight
around Jeju’s coastline is that of the 'haenyo' or 'woman diver', a figure that
has become somewhat iconic of the island."
The session will welcome researchers and
development experts on the gender research in fisheries and aquaculture
following up on other recent sessions from World Aquaculture Society meetings
and it will include four themes:
- Gender equality and the position of women in aquaculture and fisheries;
- New technologies accessible to fisherwomen;
- Case studies on the women participation to the regional fisheries and aquaculture;
- Networks (GAF & Aquaculture without Frontiers) will update their information and participants can share their own experiences and future plans in the session.
Whilst in Jeju a visit to the Haenyeo Museum
which exhibits various photos of haenyeo female divers and their activities is
a must.
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