Alicia Said

About Alicia Said

is a post-doctoral fellow in Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Her research is focused on Small Scale Fisheries. She feels honored to have been born and raised in the countryside.

Bluefin Tuna in Malta: Slime is the Least of the Problems

September 4, 2018 by Alicia Said 6 Comments

The Bluefin tuna policy has deeper ramifications than ‘slime’ in our swimming zones. The consequences of the policy have an impact on the ecosystems, the socio-economic profile of the fishing communities, the diving industry and the Maltese social fabric at large.

The Challenges of Small-Scale Fisherfolk In The Age of Total Efficiency

January 11, 2018 by Alicia Said Leave a Comment

The competition posed by industrial fishing turns artisanal fishers into powerless spectators whose lifestyle and wellbeing are sacrificed in the name of efficiency.