The History of Fishing

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Fishing is a prehistoric practice dating back at least 40,000 years. Since the 16th century, fishing vessels have been able to cross oceans in pursuit of fish, and since the 19th century it has been possible to use larger vessels and in some cases process the fish on board.

Fisher Folk Through History

History provides evidence of the influence proximity to water bodies has had on the growth of civilisations. The fishermen had played important roles in ancient civilisations of Egypt and Indus. Fishing has been a means of obtaining food since the mesolithic period and ancient Egyptians. Fishermen provided most of the food for Egyptians. Fishing was a major means of survival as well as a business venture.
Fishermen also played important roles in navigation in rivers and on seas. They provided transportation to people and food in different areas of Sindh and outside. Fisher folk’s essential role is mentioned in the poetry of Sindhi Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, considered the greatest poet of the Sindhi language. He mentions fisher folk in his Sur Samudi and Sur Ghatu.
Fishing is an occupation like farming or carpentry. People of different castes and tribes are involved in these occupations. Castes like Mohana and Machi Waro have been historically associated with fishing. Unfortunately, the fisher folk have faced discrimination despite their role as food providers to the society.

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The Salmon Industry

There are five species of salmon in British Columbia. Their names are given here in English, First Nations’ languages, and Latin…

• Sockeye
• Spring Chinook
• Pink Humpback
• Coho Bluebacks
• Chum Dog

By A. Hoen and Co. - Scanned from plates in Evermann, Barton Warren; Goldsborough, Edmund Lee (1907) The Fishes of Alaska, Washington, D.C.: Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Fisheries, Public Domain, read on Wikimedia.

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