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 between multiple members of DFM lead authored by Prasanna Surathkal. Accepted in December 2022, the article analyzes structural changes in aquaculture production that suggest […]
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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. Mostafa completed a BSc in Fisheries from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in 1990, and an MSc and PhD from the University of Stirling, UK, in […]
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. Her current working title is ” The Dried Fish Economy in the Tonlé Sap Region of Cambodia. Understanding How Women Contribute to Rural Livelihood Resiliency […]
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 value for development and sustainability. The volume consists of essays, recipes, stories, and reflections contributed by members of our research partnership. It provides a commentary […]
In Memoriam: Paul Onyango
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 in the power of “invisible presences” in dealing with poverty. We invite members of the DFM community to celebrate Paul’s memory and commemorate his contributions to the world […]

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 literature survey from the Dried Fish Matters project is the result of a collaborative effort to catalogue and analyze more than 1100 publications directly […]
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 Cambodia. Thanks to Colleen for building awareness of our Partnership and its impacts!
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 to fisheries development, presenting a brief overview of the trajectory of the evolution of fisheries sector policies at the national level with elaboration on the Gujarat case.