New treaty to protect the world’s oceans may hurt vulnerable African fisheries: Following two decades of fierce negotiations, over 60 countries recently signed a UN Ocean Treaty to conserve biodiversity on the high seas. The “high seas” are all ocean areas which aren’t under a specific country’s direct ownership or regulation. They make up two-thirds …
How marine fisheries can add millions of tonnes to Africa’s catch: Shutterstock The African continent produces seven million tonnes of marine fish a year. This capture has increased in recent years thanks to improved catches in west Africa and the end of Somalian piracy in the Indian Ocean. But the growth in supply can’t match …
How COVID affected markets and livelihoods in Kenya’s fisheries sector: Fishermen weigh a basket full of fish off the Indian ocean's archipelago of Lamu on Kenya's coast. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images Fisheries support the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people around the world. Before the COVID pandemic, global fisheries production had reached a …
South Africa in the news: PPC Ltd, Coca-Cola and Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries weigh in on sustainability in SA: On Day 1 of this year’s anticipated Africa Tech Week Virtual Summit, PPC Ltd hosted a pivotal panel discussion regarding impact efforts of resource generation and ideas surrounding ‘the circular …: “South Africa” – …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Environment, Forestry and Fisheries On Reopening Botanical Gardens Under Strict Covid-19 Health Protocols: Each garden represents a variety of South Africa’s rich biodiversity. No social gathering, picnics or public events will be allowed. Commercial facilities in the gardens, such as restaurants …: “South Africa” – BingNews Stormers playing …
Without a Brexit fisheries deal, herring and other North Sea species face dire future – new research: Net losses. Alan Smillie Taking back control of fisheries became one of the totemic issues uniting supporters of the campaign for the UK to leave the EU. The issue will again be high on the agenda when the …
Cameroon can’t afford to continue ignoring crime in fisheries sector: A Chinese trawler offloads its catch at a fishing port in Cameroon Maurice Beseng Cameroon’s maritime fisheries, both artisanal and industrial, are largely dominated by foreign fishers. Industrial fishing is carried out entirely by foreign trawlers predominantly, from China and Nigeria, in partnership with Cameroon …
Small-scale fisheries are throwing away fish that could feed those in poverty: Waste not, want not. Benjamin Jones, Author provided At least 7.3m tons of fish (usually dead or dying) are thought to be discarded each year from marine fisheries around the world. But these estimates come mostly from observations of large-scale industrial fisheries. Limited …