Baroto began unexpectedly in a coastal town. Marco Ortiga joined his brother-in-law, Marvin Montefrio, on fieldwork in Capiz, to study the impacts of climate change on the community’s livelihood and food security. There, Marco discovered the unique relationship local fishers have with their “baroto” or pump boats. Each baroto serves as a crucial means of earning an income and providing daily subsistence. So integral are the baroto to family life, they often carry the name of fisherfolk’s loved ones.