Big Fish Initiative

These short films are two of several short films produced as part of the Big Fish Initiative, a campaign by WECAFC SAWG focused on the protection of fish spawning aggregations (FSA) and the sustainable management of the species that aggregate to spawn in the Wider Caribbean; specifically, groupers, snappers and jacks. Our principal audience and the most important members of our community are fishers and fisherfolk organizations in the Caribbean region.

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To learn more about fish spawning aggregations, visit The Big Fish Hub: www.bigfishinitiative.com

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Nassau Grouper Against the Clock

This short-film is a call to action addressed to decision-makers that promotes the closed season for Nassau grouper from December to March. It shows the critical status of this species throughout the wider Caribbean, and the success stories documented by scientists studying its recovery within properly enforced, protected areas.

Nassau Grouper Against The Clock from BelugaSmile Productions on Vimeo.

Fish Smart

This is a call to action from fishers to their colleagues in the Wider Caribbean. It shows the mesmerizing behavior of species that aggregate to spawn in the wider Caribbean, and exposes the reasons why fishing spawning fish doesn't pay off. The film is also a call for fishers to participate in the decision-making process and the search for alternative likelihoods that provide income during the fishing bans. Ultimately the message is FISH SMART, protect spawning aggregations.

Fishers Ambassadors / Embajadores de la Pesca toda la región.

Inspired by Peter Gladding's wisdom, vision and leadership, since 2004 the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute awards sustainable fishers the Gladding Memorial Award in his memory. There are now 25 GMA winners from 15 countries, making a big difference in their communities and around the region.

Inspirado por la sabiduría, la visión y el liderazgo de Peter Gladding, desde 2004 el Instituto de Pesca del Golfo y el Caribe concede a los pescadores sostenibles el Premio Gladding en su memoria. Ahora hay 25 ganadores del GMA de 15 países, que marcan una gran diferencia en sus comunidades y en toda la región.