Artisanal fishing knowledge and techniques in the Magdalena… (Colombia)
Candidatura: Lista representativa 2026
EN: One of the key components of amphibian communities’ food security is their traditional cooking, a task mostly performed by women, who learn and teach centuries-old recipes
EN: Artisanal fishing is a space were people from the same communities can share quality time and learn from each other.
EN: Artisanal fishing tools are crafted and repaired by their owners, who usually learn from their parents or grandparents. This knowledge is diverse, local and has been in the communities for generations.
EN: Fishing trips are often long and unpredictable, so artisanal fishermen take all the necessary items and board them in their ships. The small vessels are traditionally crafted from native tree wood by expert boat builders or “calafateros”.
EN: Artisanal fishermen know how to adapt to their context: they know at what time of day and what tool to use depending on the type of fish they are looking for and the season. In this picture, for example, the fisherman is using a line and hook.
EN: The atarraya is one of the main methods of capture used by artisanal fishermen throughout the Magdalena River basin.
EN: Artisanal fisherman navigating his boat through invasive plants, going back home after a successful day
EN: The atarraya is a complex tool made by hand-woven fabrics. They take days to be created and using them requires hours of preparation and years of training.
EN: Artisanal fishing is traditionally performed by a two-person team: a navigator and a fisher. They compliment each other and then share the results equally.
