Fisheries

The Ministry of the Environment and Statistics New Zealand has revealed that New Zealand fish stocks are in good heart, due to commercial fisheries being sustainably managed and overfishing decreasing.

The OECD Review of Fisheries has revealed that fisheries production in OECD countries has continued to decline despite strong growth in Asia.

A new ice plant set up to help develop Somaliland’s indigenous fishing sector is now providing significant benefits by enabling local fishermen to sell their catches in markets throughout the country.

NOAA has announced that approximately $10 million in competitive grants are available through the 2016 Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, as part of its efforts to build resilient coastal communities and sustainable marine resources.

The Sultanate of Oman is trying to diversify its economy beyond oil and, as part of that initiative, is working to overhaul its fisheries sector.