Productive Empowerment of the Coliumo’s Algueras After the 27F Earthquake

Abstract

After the 2010 earthquake, there was a shortage of natural resources exploited by artisanal fishermen from the Biobío Region, Chile. Given this, the Coliumo seaweed decided to look for ways in which to innovate their craft. The objective of the research carried out was to systematize the productive empowerment experience of the Alga & Mar group of the No. 1 Union of Fish and Algueras de Coliumo, in the bay of Coliumo, Chile. This was done through interviews, in which information was collected on the background of the experience that led to productive empowerment. In conclusion, the search for opportunities by the sweeds, through their union organization, stands out. Recognizing the factors that led to the success of the algueras undertaking allows similar experiences to be carried out in other localities dedicated to artisanal fishing.