La pesca artesanal en Canoa luego del terremoto del 16 de abril de 2016.

Abstract

The present documentary photo illustrates a series of images that show the application of artisanal fishing and its daily life in the town of San Andrés Canoa, located in the province of Manabí. Canoa was one of the beaches most affected by the earthquake that occurred on April 16, 2016; leaving destroyed infrastructures, boats, fishing nets and lost engines. Three years after the fact, the fishermen of Canoa have applied techniques and strategies to sustain their economic development. The main sources of work today are: artisanal fishing and tourism. Artisanal fishing is the legacy of this parish, it is a profession that has gone from generation to generation and within this area it has an important cultural meaning that is why we analyzed specific cases of fishermen that are part of the history of Canoa, besides documenting their daily life and new forms of employment. As for tourism, several families are engaged in the trade of handicrafts, clothing and the places where they receive visitors every weekend, this in order to revitalize their economy, because due to the tragedy many were left without housing and without tools of work.