Fisheries, Aquaculture and Food Security in Africa
As Africa's population continues its rapid growth, finding sustainable sources of food will becoming increasingly difficult but the continent's coastline may hold some answers.
Fishing in Kenya.
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Namibia:
Fish Farm Fights for Survival
New Era, 15 August 2012
Aquaculture farmers at the Karovho Fish Farm in the Kavango Region have called on the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources to avail more equipment and provide transport to… Read more »
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Kenya:
Kemfri to Increase Coast Fishing Spots
The Star, 15 August 2012
THE Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute plans to use satellite information to identify potential fishing zones to enable Coast fishermen increase their catch. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nation 'Loses N105 Billion Yearly to Fish Import'
Daily Trust, 11 August 2012
Nigeria is losing over N105 billion annually to fish importation in spite of the water body that Nigeria is endowed with, Lagos state Commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperatives,… Read more »
InFocus
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The United Nations 2012 report on the state of the world's aquaculture and fisheries reveals that the sector produced global trade valued at an estimated U.S.$125 billion in 2011 ... Read more »
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An new report highlights ways that Africa could reduce environmental risks and improve the environmental, economic and social sustainability of traditional and emerging ... Read more »
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Productivity in Namibia's fishing industry is expected to decline as high fuel prices remain prevalent. Read more »