South Africa and Chile have entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering their fisheries and aquaculture sectors while intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated…
Windhoek, Namibia– The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), hosted a workshop on October 15, 2024,…
The government of Ghana is working on a new Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill aimed at improving the regulation of marine fishing and aquaculture practices. Once passed, this legislation will modernize…
Credit: Adam russel- A cutting-edge genetic study is laying the foundation for the future conservation of African fisheries, with a particular focus on the African bonytongue fish. Tofunmi Oladimeji, Ph.D.,…
The 3rd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (AFRAQ24) is set to take place from November 19-22, 2024, in Hammamet, Tunisia. Hosted…
Accra, Ghana – Coastal communities along the Gulf of Guinea, spanning from Ivory Coast to Nigeria, are facing a severe fishery crisis. Fish stocks, particularly small pelagic species like sardines…
The effective partnership of NaFAA and FAO of the United Nations, as well as a month-long survey, was carried out to identify all fish stocks and trawlers permitted to operate…
Partnering in a concerted effort to diversify Angola’s economy and realize its developmental objectives, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is joining forces with the European Union…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has revealed a comprehensive roadmap to enhance the country’s fisheries sector, aiming to fully unlock its potential and contribute significantly to the national income.…
Harare: Government officials, industry leaders, civil society representatives, and private sector stakeholders have initiated consultations on a pioneering fisheries and aquaculture bill for Zimbabwe. This landmark legislation represents a significant…