Information Bulletin issue reflects the understanding that subsistence and artisanal fishing communities should be considered as a whole rather than separating men's and women's fishing activities. The bulletin continues to provide articles of interest and concern to women directly involved in fisheries activities, but will also include information on small-scale fishing activities and other items of interest to fishing communities around the region.
Artisanal fishing refers to small-scale fishing to supply the local market.
News from around the region includes drying of fish in Tonga, shark fishing in the Solomon Islands, a review of women in fisheries in Kiribati, traditional fishing practices in Palau and Native Title claim to the sea in Australia. Details and reviews of books and publications appear at the end of this issue. This bulletin also marks the changeover of coordinators. Aliti Vunisea has done a wonderful job with the last three bulletins, despite the logistical problems involved in gathering information and ensuring publication of the New Caledonian produced bulletin from her base in Fiji. The role of coordinator will, for now, be performed by the SPC Community Fisheries Officer in Noumea.