Small-scale Fishing in Focus: Traceability, Safety and Market Access

Community Catch is a transformative initiative focused on empowering Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF)—the lifeblood of global seafood supply chains. Despite contributing nearly 40% of the global catch and employing 90% of the world's fishers and fish workers, SSFs often face barriers in accessing sustainability assurance schemes, which are increasingly required by seafood buyers and markets.

About the Speaker

Carlos Sonderblohm

Fisheries management specialist and oceanographer with over 20 years of experience in small-scale fisheries, marine governance, and sustainable seafood systems. Currently, the head of fisheries outreach for Community Catch.