The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has held a crucial meeting with Chief Fishermen from the Greater Accra Region to address the issue of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The meeting aimed to deliberate on strategies to curb the harmful practices threatening the sustainability of Ghana’s marine resources.
The Minister made a passionate appeal to the chiefs to take up strong leadership roles within their communities to eliminate illegal fishing methods. She emphasized that collective action is vital in helping Ghana meet international fishing standards and work towards lifting the EU’s yellow card sanction.
The engagement forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to involve stakeholders in restoring discipline and sustainability in Ghana’s fishing industry. The Minister urged the chiefs to work together to protect marine resources and restore the integrity of the sector.
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