Recent DFM Publications

We would like to highlight five recent articles published by members of Dried Fish Matters. Implications of utilization shifts of marine fish in India: a macro‑level empirical analysis is a collaboration

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The Passing of Dr. Mostafa Hossain

Dr. Mostafa Ali Reza Hossain – or Ranu, as he was known to many friends – was born on 16th March, 1967 in the district of Chapainawabgonj in Northwest Bangladesh.

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DFM Student Wins SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship

Our sincerest congratulations to Colleen Cranmer for her success in winning a SSHRC Doctorate Fellowship. Colleen will be conducting research as part of the Dried Fish Matters project in Cambodia.

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E-book Prelaunch Announcement

We are pleased to announce the upcoming E-book by the Dried Fish Matters Partnership which will celebrate the cultural value of dried fish as food, alongside its social and economic

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In Memoriam: Paul Onyango

Paul Onyango (1970-2022) This April, the SSF community lost a dear friend and colleague, Paul Onyango. Paul was a passionate campaigner for the rights of small-scale fishing communities who believed

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Dried Fish: The Journal Article

We are very excited to announce the publication of “Dried fish at the intersection of food science, economy, and culture: A global survey” in the journal Fish and Fisheries. This major

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DFM Infographic

University of Ottawa graduate student Colleen Cranmer created this infographic to present the goals and achievements of the SSHRC-funded Dried Fish Matters Partnership, which will be supporting her research in

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Institutional Context of Marine Fisheries in Gujarat

Tara Nair and Himani Baxi have co-authored a review of the policy environment related to marine fisheries in Gujarat. This report focuses on the broader philosophy that guides Gujarat’s approach

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Key locations of dried fish processing and trade in Bangladesh

The latest Working Paper from Dried Fish Matters identifies key locations of the dried fish economy in Bangladesh. The DFM Bangladesh team, consisting of researchers from Bangladesh Agricultural University and

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Dried fish in West Bengal, India

The first Scoping Report by the DFM West Bengal team explores the role of dried fish in two coastal districts, South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur. The history of dried

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