Shrimp fishermen in Madagascar have generated over seven billion ariary (USD 1.57 million) in revenue. The latest figures from the Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy...
The Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association (LAFA) has raised concerns about the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority's (NaFAA) plan to develop Liberia’s industrial shrimp trawl fishery. LAFA warned...
Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria has embarked on an initiative to bolster its marine sector with a dedicated ministerial portfolio, Marine and Blue...
ESE Intec, an American company specializing in aquaculture solutions, has set its sights on Algeria. This decision not only marks a milestone in ESE Intec's global expansion,...
In the economic landscape between Tanzania and France, a noteworthy trend has emerged over the past five years with Tanzania's agricultural exports, including shrimp. Exaud Kigahe, the...
The coastal waters of Kenya, Tanzania, and Somalia are facing severe challenges due to illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing. This troubling trend has far-reaching impacts on...
Cameroon's shrimp industry has faced significant challenges due to the European Union's (EU) red card sanction, which has banned Cameroonian fishing products from the European market since...
Maurizio Giacalone, the president of red shrimp producers organization Blue Sea, has addressed a pressing issue to the attention of Italian government officials. In a letter directed...
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has embarked on the development of a shrimp management plan. This initiative, supported by the World Bank under the Liberia...
The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (IRSNB) and the Benin Fisheries and Oceanological Research Institute (IRHOB) have recently unveiled the outcomes of their joint endeavors. This...
In the lead-up to the holy month of Ramadan, fish prices in Morocco have seen a significant spike, igniting frustration among consumers. This surge in prices is...
The Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation Among African States Bordering the Atlantic (COMHAFAT) has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of child labor within the...
At the Tanger Med port, Moroccan security services and customs officials have uncovered a significant drug smuggling operation, with shrimp playing an unexpected role in the concealment...
In Sofala, Mozambique, the aquaculture sector has emerged as a beacon of hope amidst challenges posed by the fish crisis and restrictions during closure periods. With a...
The periodic opening and closing of the Azizadzi floodgates in Ghana have inadvertently led to an unexpected bumper harvest of crabs and shrimps in the lagoons of...
Seychelles-based company, Island Development Company (IDC), owned by the Seychelles State, is gearing up for the production of black tiger prawns, with expectations of making the first...
Chairman of the Fisheries Commission Board, Professor Francis Nunoo, has raised concerns about the challenges facing the domestic aquaculture industry in Ghana. Speaking at the 2023 Aquaculture...
The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development of Ghana, Mrs Mavis Hawa Koomson, has actively sought investment from Moroccan entrepreneurs, urging them to explore the myriad opportunities...
Brackish water shrimp production is experiencing significant growth along the Corentyne Coast, Guyana, thanks to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government's substantial investment. The goal is to...
Unima, a prominent player in Madagascar's shrimp production sector, has recently been awarded the Aquaculture Stewardship Certification (ASC) for its aquaculture farm, Aqualma. Located on the northwest...