Marginalization of smallholder fishers is not an inevitable outcome, but derives from policies and imbalances of power. Much of collected marine data is in silos, leaving authorities with limited information to act upon. Fishing communities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are historically excluded, face many environmental challenges, and struggle with access to resources and equal rights. Vulnerable fishers are hardly represented in the data. Fishing communities in LMICs, despite their contribution to food security and gross domestic product (GDP), are generally not recognized. “We also need to close the gap between big companies and small-scale traditional fishers,” according to Serge Raemaekers of Abalobi. This is key to “unlock a radical paradigm shift,” and “turning the tide for these vulnerable fishers requires new strategies, innovation, and a disruptive approach towards ensuring social justice, resilience, and transformation."