They serve many functions, such as forming the of livelihood for subsistence fishermen and even function as jewelry and construction materials.

Moreover many subsistence fishermen depend on fish to provide their families with a valuable source of protein.

Piranhas are commonly consumed by subsistence fishermen, and often sold for food in local markets.

Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers.

"A lot of these folks are subsistence fishermen, meaning," Mr. Willner said.

Certain professions such as subsistence fishermen in some areas are exposed to exceptionally high amounts of dioxins and related substances.

Until John Cabot's crew arrived in Newfoundland, those who caught cod were mostly subsistence fishermen.

Traps made of wood, metal, and mesh are used by professional fisherman as well as subsistence fishermen.

In 1995, he went out in search of that brother, and found him - a subsistence fisherman with three kids.

It is named for the nearby village of Rampart, Alaska, a former gold-mining community now home to subsistence fishermen.