Community Science Logbook for Small-Scale Fishers🌐Translate

Pitch

Written by the team. Not an investment offer and not advice.

Problem

A report urges stronger science and accountability for small-scale fishers in global biodiversity pledges. A practical project could connect local fishers with data collection and

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What they are building

A pilot logbook (paper or basic spreadsheet) co-designed with 5–10 volunteer fishers in one coastal community, facilitated by a local NGO or research partner. The pilot would run for 3 months, with weekly check-ins and a final review workshop to assess usability and data quality. Unvalidated hypothesis; full brief: /blog/governments-must-include-small-scale-fishers-in--2026-11-04 Source: Link

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Who it is for

Small-scale fishers, local fisher associations, and community resource managers in coastal and island states participating in national biodiversity action plans.

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Why it matters

Hypothesis: A co-designed, low-tech logbook increases fisher engagement and produces more relevant data for local management than external scientific surveys alone. Proposed validation: Proposed pilot target: At least 80% of pilot fishers complete entries for 75% of fishing days over 3 months. Compare data completeness and relevance to baseline (no logbook). Measured by logbook review and participant survey.

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