Artisanal Fisheries Provide Essential Food and Nutrition on the Galápagos Islands: Priority Areas for Policy and Sustainability

By:
César Viteri Mejía; Stefan Partelow; Lotta C. Kluger; Carlos Silva-Zambrano; Michael K. Tanner; Olivia Estes; Gabriela Rodríguez; María José Barragán-Paladines
Date:
2026

This perspective shows that artisanal fisheries are vital for food security, livelihoods, and nutrition in the Galápagos, but face pressures from tourism, market forces, and conservation policies, requiring integrated, food-focused governance approaches.