Ghana's Fisheries Minister warns against illegal fishing, enforces annual closed season, and bans monofilament nets.
Ghana's Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Hawa Koomson, has warned against illegal fishing during the annual closed season, aimed at replenishing marine fisheries resources. The month-long closed season, with the government committed to enforcing the ban, has faced concerns over insufficient support for fishermen during the ban. Koomson also announced a ban on monofilament nets as part of broader efforts to regulate fishing activities and protect marine ecosystems.
July 01, 2024
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