The main role of these associations is responsible artisanal fishing in the Magdalena River, as well as in swamps and channels.
So far, three of these associations have been created with the support of the PVS: the Fishermen's Association of Bocas del Carare (Asopesbocar), the Fishermen's Association of Barrancabermeja (Asodesba), and the Fishermen's Association of San Rafael de Chucurí, a district of Barrancabermeja (Asopezchucurí). All these organizations operate with the endorsement of the National Authority of Aquaculture and Fisheries (AUNAP).
Photo: John Gaitán / WCS Colombia
These three organizations carry out conservation actions to protect species such as the striped catfish, the Caribbean manatee, and the river turtle.
They also engage in fishing monitoring activities and have established agreements with other associations and fishermen to protect fishing reserve areas. Additionally, they have signed agreements on the use of fishing gear and the scheduling of fishing activities. For two years, they also monitored the river turtle and the Caribbean manatee in the area.
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