Special Issue: Studies on Fishing and Maritime Transport

Call for Papers:

Narrativas Antropológicas, a journal dedicated to disseminating ethnographic research and anthropological reflections, invites researchers to submit analyses, reflections, life stories, chronicles, and other perspectives that explore scenarios related to studies on fishing and the sea.

Theme:

The proposal for a monographic issue on fishing and maritime studies emerged from seminars held in Mexico and Spain in collaboration with academic institutions and research centers such as El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR), Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN (CINVESTAV), UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, and AECID Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo. These meetings have established valuable connections for research and innovation related to fishing (its practices and ways of life) and contemporary economic systems.

The Editorial Board of Narrativas Antropológicas believes this monographic issue will be of great interest due to its interdisciplinary and international approach. We seek contributions from both established and emerging authors engaged in research on fishing and maritime life. This call aims to make visible the various ways of life connected to fishing, explore fisheries governance, and deepen our understanding of the marine environment and its challenges, promoting conservation and sustainable development through appropriate institutional policies.

It is essential to address the complexity of fishing systems, including both artisanal and deep-sea fishing, and evaluate their sustainability in the face of threats or synergies, such as the protection of marine natural spaces. We are also interested in exploring aspects related to maritime heritage, living memory, and conservation, as well as the influence of new generations on fishing and other activities such as tourism and neo-heritagization.

Topics of Interest:

We welcome contributions analyzing the following themes:

  1. Various ways of life related to fishing.

  2. Material and immaterial heritage linked to fishing: heritage policies and social participation.

  3. Governance systems in fishing, labor organizations, and sector challenges.

  4. Viability of fishing in different environments and contexts: natural spaces, ecological reserves, and fisheries.

  5. The importance of legal entities in protecting the environment and fishing-related ways of life.

  6. Interaction between institutional actors, professionals, and the tertiary sector in fishing.

  7. Effects of oil extraction on marine life and fishers.

  8. Tourism and its effects on fishing and maritime activities.

  9. Organized crime: drug trafficking, smuggling, and fishing.

  10. Climate change and its impact on fishing communities.

  11. Fishing, security, and food sovereignty.

  12. Conflicts and cooperation in marine resource management.

  13. Technology and modernization in fishing.

  14. Anthropology of fishing in Indigenous and local communities.

Submission Formats:

We value diverse approaches and accept both empirical and theoretical contributions. Suggested formats include:

Editorial Policy and Submission Guidelines:

Please refer to the guidelines for issues 13 and 14.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and exploring the world of fishing and maritime life from an anthropological perspective. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need further information.

Narrativas Antropológicas Journal
March 2025

Find the submission guidelines under the Call for Papers section for issues 13 and 14.

Submission Deadline: September 25, 2025