Ghana's fish production drops - Report

The Dean of the School of Natural Resources at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Professor Berchie Asiedu, has stated that the decrease in fish production will affect Ghanaians.

He mentioned that some Ghanaians might face hunger and malnutrition by 2030 due to the anticipated decline in the country's fish production.

He has asserted that the total fish production is expected to account for about 43 percent of the total fish requirement - 888,096 tonnes by 2030.

Speaking at a research update session organised by the School of Natural Resources in Sunyani, Professor Asiedu remarked, "This clearly indicates that the demand for fish consumption is expected to exceed the national supply."

Addressing the theme, "Managing our Natural Resources: Academia-Industry Partnership for Sustainable National Development," he noted that the country's per capita fish consumption is projected to decrease from 28kg in 2018 to 23.9kg in 2030.

In the meantime, the government has enforced a closed fishing season for both artisanal fishers and industrial trawlers.

This measure is designed to allow fish populations to recover, ensuring sustainable fishing practices for the future.

This year's closed fishing season for canoes and inshore vessels commenced on July 1 and is slated to conclude on July 31.

Industrial trawlers are set to observe the closed season for two months, from July 1 to August 31.

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