Fish markets enhance the dagaa fish trade in the sub region The role of fish markets has been underestimated in many African countries. Not only do these markets provide employment directly to the local popu... 19/09/2016
AAK assist the grass root aquaculturist The Aquacultural Association of Kenya (AAK) established in 2007 is the national umbrella body for all fish farmers in Kenya. It focuses on issues a... 08/09/2016
Africa moving towards innovation and product development in the Fisheries sector. In Africa, women have always played an important role in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, be it in production or marketing of the fish landed... 22/08/2016
Sea cucumbers saving lives: the radical charity giving Madagascan fishing communities hope As fish stocks dwindle, communities that rely on the ocean for their livelihood are struggling to survive. A charity in Madagascar is challenging t... 01/08/2016
Enhancing the supply chain of the octopus’ fishery in Mauritius and Rodrigues and crabs in Madagascar The Minister responsible for fisheries in Mauritius recently announced that in 2016 the octopus’ fishery would be closed for two months (August and... 25/07/2016
The Fishermen Investment Trust (FIT) back on rail The Fishermen Investment Trust was set up in 2006 by the government of Mauritius to cater for the needs of artisanal fishers in Mauritius and Rodri... 12/07/2016
Enhancing the supply chain of the octopus’ fishery in Mauritius and Rodrigues The Minister responsible for fisheries in Mauritius recently announced that in 2016 the octopus’ fishery will be closed for two months (August and... 24/11/2015
Launch of a regional federation for artisanal fishers in the IOC countries The “Fédération des Pêcheurs Artisan de L’Ocean Indien (FPAOI) was launched on the 8th October in Seychelles in presence of the Hon. Minister of Fi... 18/10/2015
Pan-Africa project to focus on potential of fish trade for increased nutrition and income A new pan-African project has been launched to strengthen the continent’s great potential for increased trade in fish. Africa, despite being endow... 31/03/2015
Papua New Guinea, Marshall Islands test electronic catch system The Papua New Guinea National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will initiate full-scale trials of an innovative catch documentation system (eCDS) for on-... 31/03/2015