Fisheries development supports sustainable fish production and the development of fisheries-based livelihoods while contributing to food and nutrition security and economic development.
Key areas of focus include:
- Development of sustainable capture fisheries
- Promotion of increased fish production and productivity
- Support for fishing communities and fisheries-based livelihoods
- Promotion of appropriate and efficient fishing technologies
- Improvement of fish handling, processing and storage practices
- Strengthening fish marketing and value-chain development
- Support for aquaculture and complementary fish production systems
- Fisheries extension, training and technical advisory services
- Promotion of investment and private-sector participation in fisheries
- Sustainable management and conservation of fisheries resources
The Department works with fishing communities, private-sector actors and other stakeholders to promote productive, sustainable and economically viable fisheries.