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Namibia's Tuna Fishing Industry Suffers Losses

The exploration for gas and oil on Namibian waters has led to massive depletion of tuna output from 1 800 tonnes in 2012 to approximately 650 tons in 2013.
John Hogg / World Bank

Fishing trawler at Walvis Bay, Namibia

  • Namibia:   Fisheries Observers Demonstrate at Walvis Bay

    New Era, 1 November 2013

    Close to a 100 Fisheries Observer Agency (FOA) staff on Wednesday demanded the urgent intervention of the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernard Esau, to 'properly… Read more »

  • Namibia:   More Namibians Consuming Fish

    New Era, 1 November 2013

    There has been a high local demand for fish by consumers lately, according to figures provided to New Era by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) on Tuesday. Read more »

  • Namibia:   Epa's Crucial to Viability of Fishing Industry

    New Era, 25 September 2013

    Namibia's fishing companies currently pay zero tariffs to export their products to the European Union (EU), but certain elements within the sector are concerned about the future… Read more »

  • Namibia:   Drought Affects Fish Farming

    New Era, 27 August 2013

    The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernard Esau, has confirmed the prevailing drought has had a negative impact on the production of fresh water fish at fish farms. Read more »

  • Namibia:   Esau Gives Insight On Fishing Rights

    New Era, 23 August 2013

    Lorraine Kazondovi   had an in-depth interview with the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernard Esau, to give clarity on the issue of fisheries management and… Read more »

  • Namibia:   Oil Survey Effect Report On Tuna Expected

    Namibian, 20 August 2013

    A REPORT by the task force commissioned by government to asses the effect of oil exploring surveys on the tuna industry is expected by end of this month, confirmed Minister of… Read more »

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