Farmers
Alden Davis, a shellfish farmer in Washington state, wades through the waters of Thorndyke Bay to inspect his 30-acre farm, where he's been cultivating oysters, clams, and geoducks for 35 years. However, an overabundance of Ulva, a native seaweed, has been suffocating his shellfish, causing mortalities and financial
Chambers of commerce
The federal government of Pakistan has decided to establish a state-of-the-art Aquaculture Park at Korangi Fish Harbour (KoFHAH) in Karachi under a public-private partnership framework to boost the country's blue economy through sustainable aquaculture. The project, estimated to cost Rs3 billion, aims to produce between 360 and 1,
Chambers of commerce
Pakistan has taken a significant step towards bolstering its blue economy with the unveiling of a $3 billion aquaculture park at Karachi's Korangi Fish Harbour. The 120-acre facility, touted to generate an annual production of 360 to 1,200 tons of seafood and rake in between $720,000
Chambers of commerce
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has unveiled a significant investment in Pakistan's blue economy with the development of a state-of-the-art Aquaculture Park at Korangi Fish Harbour in Karachi. The project, estimated to cost 3 billion rupees, aims to enhance the country's maritime
Food supply
Ugandan women, particularly on Lake Victoria, represent between 70 and 87 percent of fish workers, predominantly involved in artisanal fish processing and trade. While they have traditionally been relegated to shore-based activities, efforts by women-based programs and different actors have encouraged their participation in fish farming and other aspects of
Food supply
According to a recent review published in Sustainability, researchers at China Agricultural University have outlined the potential of deep learning to transform the aquaculture industry. As the global demand for aquatic products continues to rise, aquaculture has become a critical component of food security and sustainability. The review comprehensively analyzes
Chambers of commerce
Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani, has called on the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to nominate representatives for advisory bodies of the Livestock and Fisheries Department. This would allow the private sector to actively shape policies and future planning in the sector. During a
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to end Nigeria's dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. According to a statement by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Oyetola made the vow during a high-level
Food supply
Zimbabwe is poised to revolutionise its economy through the transformation of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, leveraging the potential of its vast inland water bodies. The sector has been underutilising over 10,700 dams and lakes, with the government projecting it to become a key driver of job creation, food
Food supply
Speakers at a workshop on the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025-2035 emphasized the need to recognize and harness the sector's potential to promote food security, reduce poverty, and drive sustainable economic growth in Pakistan. Despite its rich marine and inland water resources, the sector has long remained
Food supply
A high-level workshop in Islamabad emphasized the urgent need to harness the potential of marine and inland fisheries and aquaculture to address food security, poverty, and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan. The gathering, organized by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Food supply
Pakistan's Ministry of Maritime Affairs, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched a 10-year national fisheries and aquaculture policy to revitalize the country's underutilized blue economy. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025-2035 aims to enhance food security, alleviate poverty, and stimulate
