Speaking of fisheries, National Geographic and Rare have just announced the finalists in their first-ever Solution Search and are calling on you to vote for the most innovative solution to help community fisheries become more sustainable.
Turning the Tide for Coastal Fisheries received more than 100 entries from coastal fishing communities in 48 countries. A panel of judges has narrowed the field down to ten finalists, and now it’s up to the public to determine the winner.
For more information and to cast your vote, visit the Solution Search website.
The contest winner will receive a grand prize of $20,000 and a video on National Geographic’s The Ocean website; two runners-up will each receive $5,000.