Celebrating World Fisheries Day: Latinos’ Growing Role in U.S. Fisheries and the Need for Change
Fishing boats docked at the bay of San Diego. Image credit: Luc Poulit
San Diego, CA - As the world celebrates World Fisheries Day, it’s a timely moment to recognize the vital contributions of Latinos to U.S. fisheries. Whether fishing recreationally along San Diego’s coastlines or working in seafood processing plants across the nation, Latinos play an integral role in sustaining this crucial industry.
“Fishing is deeply connected to Latino culture,” said Sofia Barboza, Ocean Manager at the Hispanic Access Foundation. “It’s an opportunity to spend time outdoors, provide food for our families, and carry on traditions tied to the ocean and water.” This connection has fueled a significant rise in recreational fishing among Latinos, with participation increasing by 45% in the past deca...
