• ENGLISH
  • ESPAÑOL
facebook
twitter
  • National>Entertainment
  • National>Local Economics
  • National>Local Politics
  • National>Society
  • National>Sports
BREAKING NEWS
Cristian Espinosa was appointed Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States
Daniel Noboa receives the credentials of the new United States ambassador
40,000 women will receive scholarships in higher education
Julian Assange released from prison, after agreement with the United States
Armed Forces: Criminal gangs have lost USD 1.2 billion due to military operations in Ecuador
Minister of Defense: “It is not fair that some risk their lives, while others play with justice”
How can green banana flour enhance baked goods?
“I’m crazy for wanting to serve my country,” says Daniel Noboa at the presentation of “La Cárcel del Encuentro” in Santa Elena
Construction of the Encuentro maximum-security prison in Santa Elena begins
National blackout in Ecuador due to transmission line failure, confirms the Government

Around 360 women are fishermen in Ecuador

Posted On 07 Mar 2016

 

Imagen: Expreso

Imagen: Expreso

For those who love the taste of seafood, thinking about how the fish arrived at the table is not a transcendental matter.

But knowing that around 360 women are fishermen, involved in the collection of shells, crabs, and shrimp; could mark a difference.

This is a hard labour if one must consider the perils of dealing with pirates; and the hardships of managing a net, traps and baits. Fishing is an art usually managed by men.

Nevertheless, women have known the way to conquer this space. It is not surprise that the leader of the artisanal fishermen, today, is a woman. (I)

Original source in Spanish: http://expreso.ec/economia/unas-360-mujeres-son-pescadoras-en-ecuador-NB120609

About the Author
  • google-share
Previous Story

Ecuadorian clubs ask Luis Chiriboga to resign

Next Story

Rains isolate villages and impact the country’s economy

SEARCH

LATEST NEWS

ecuadortimes-cristian-espinosa-was-appointed-ambassador-of-ecuador-to-the-united-states_cristian-espinosa-fue-nombrado-embajador-de-ecuador-en-estados-unidos

Cristian Espinosa was appointed Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States

Posted On 28 Jun 2024
ecuadortimes-daniel-noboa-receives-the-credentials-of-the-new-united-states-ambassador_daniel-noboa-recibe-las-cartas-credenciales-del-nuevo-embajador-de-estados-unidos

Daniel Noboa receives the credentials of the new United States ambassador

Posted On 27 Jun 2024
40-000-mujeres-recibiran-becas-en-educacion-superior

40,000 women will receive scholarships in higher education

Posted On 26 Jun 2024
Copyright © 2010 - 2019. All Rights Reserved. EcuadorTimes.net