But Phúc said the fishermen remain pummeled by the system, too. Emily Hess, program manager of the trust, said empowering small-scale fishermen to sustain themselves is best in the long run.

YOUNG: We buy fresh seafood directly from small-scale fishermen, and then we distribute it to diverse communities of seafood eaters. DANIEL: The subscription program will pause in June to allow ...

Emily Hess, program manager of the trust, said empowering small-scale fishermen to sustain themselves is best in the long run. Since people won't stop eating seafood, far more environmentally ...

He noted that fishing practices have drastically changed over time. In the past, small-scale fishermen would spend only three to four hours at sea, while larger boats stayed out for seven to 10 days.

Provincial administrator Raul Banias, a former mayor of the coastal town of Concepcion, was quoted saying the ruling threatens the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen and may damage marine ...