Hawaii Bottomfish Heritage Project - Tracing Traditions and Preserving Culture
The project collects oral histories from expert fishermen to explore how the culture, traditions, and fishing techniques for the Hawaii bottomfish fishery have evolved from Native Hawaiian populations to modern times. Documenting the bottomfish "family tree", traditional knowledge, techniques, adaptations, culture and traditions including fish sharing will improve our understanding of changes in the fishery over time and provide valuable insights. These could allow for consideration of traditional values in management programs, improve our interpretation of historical data, and ensure sustainable management for the future.
Project URL: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/hawaii-bottomfish-heritage-project
Geographic Scope: Hawaii
Project Status: Active - not recruiting volunteers
Participation Tasks: Audio or video recording, Problem solving, Site selection and/or description,
Start Date: 1/1/2016
Project Contact: pifsc.socioeconomics@noaa.gov
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Fields of Science: Archaeology and cultural, Ecology and environment, Food, Ocean/water and marine, Social science
Intended Outcomes: Collect oral histories from expert fishermen to explore how the culture, traditions, and fishing techniques for the Hawaii bottomfish fishery have evolved. Document social networks, traditional knowledge, techniques, adaptations, culture and traditions. Build relationships and improve our understanding of changes in the fishery over time.