Hand-Caught Sardines Portugal: In coastal Portugal the art of hand-catching sardines using small boats and traditional nets is vanishing. Once a thriving seasonal practice especially during the summer sardine run it supported entire fishing communities with sustainable methods passed down for generations. The fish were immediately grilled over wood fires defining local festivals and cuisine. However industrial trawling overfishing and declining sardine stocks have made traditional fishing less viable. Younger fishermen often pursue other livelihoods and mechanized methods dominate. This shift endangers not only the ecosystem but also a cultural ritual tied to the sea. Preserving hand-caught sardines means protecting Portugal’s maritime heritage sustainable practices and the authentic taste of a nation’s culinary soul.
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