This document discusses artisanal fishing and related topics in 4 sections. Section 1 defines artisanal fishing as small-scale, low-technology fishing practices by individual households. Section 2 explains the importance of artisanal fishing for food, jobs, income, and poverty alleviation for hundreds of millions worldwide. Section 3 describes traditional artisanal fishing boats and gear used in Nigeria and Sudan. Section 4 introduces the concept of "ghost fishing" where lost or abandoned fishing gear continues to catch fish.