A Documentary Exploring a Solution to Overfishing
Fishing for the Future
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This film was made possible through the generous financial support of the Biome Trust with assistance from The Gift Trust.
Links related to Gravity Fishing’s solution to overfishing
Gravity Fishing website about community-focused, sustainable fishing
Gravity Fishing Instagram feed showing their sustainable fishing practices
Gravity Fishing Facebook page where you can follow and connect with their journey
Links related to Sealective’s sustainable fishing operation
Sealective website showcasing their sustainable fishing operation
Sealective Instagram feed featuring images of their community focused fishing
Sealective Facebook page where you can follow and connect with their journey
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What is the solution to overfishing? Small-scale, ethically conscious fishing is typically seen as no longer financially viable, but Nate Smith’s Aotearoa New Zealand-based Gravity Fishing business is directly tackling the effects of overfishing. With sustainable fishing practices that are also financially viable and use the most humane way to kill a fish – ikijeme – it’s a model Nate hopes to replicate to make sustainable commercial fishing viable for all coastal communities.
Nate’s artisanal fishing is seasonal and based on ethical fishing practices that are deeply respectful of the ocean ecosystem. By fishing seasonally, the aim is to harvest fish when they are both abundant and healthy, which also happens to be when they are the best tasting fish.
We’re excited to share this story offering hope for the future of local fisheries. We hope you’ll be as inspired by it as we are!
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About Fishing for the Future
17 mins
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Oh WOW, simply fantastic! This is exactly how it should be done and once was done all over the world (and definitely not only with fishing).
@Chr.U.Cas1622
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Amazing! thank you for doing the right thing and showing that it can be done and how to do it.
@everydayanimalswithrainfor1315
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Oh you guys! Another important story, so beautifully told. Well done! x
@megulman
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Love everything about this! Thanks for sharing this story Happen Films
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