A review of fish-handling training activities in Malaita Province
In Solomon Islands, many fishers, fish vendors and processors live and work in remote locations without
access to electricity, roads, clean water or landing-site facilities. Some may also lack the skills, knowledge or
capital to invest in new equipment or put their ideas into practice. As a result, fish is often handled in ways
that cause spoilage or contamination with dirt or bacteria, which can reduce income earned and make
consumers sick or hesitant to eat fish.