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Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has released about 39 dolphins back into the sea. This is a fraction of some 60 dolphins that were washed ashore at some beaches in the Western Region. According to reports from the Fisheries Commission at Axim, Western Region, some […]
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A report from the Volta Regional office of Fisheries Commission, has debunked claims that dead fishes were washed ashore in any part of the coast in the Volta Region. Following widespread speculations of fish mortality, an investigation revealed that contrary to what had been reported, on 3rd April, 2021 a […]
MOFAD DEBUNKS ALLEGED CLAIMS OF FISH MORTALITY
The Honourable Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson chaired a stakeholder meeting to understand the operational challenges of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and seek ways to improve the longstanding partnership between them and the Ministry. The meeting which came off on Wednesday 24th March 2021 in […]
Fisheries Minister Engages with Stakeholders
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson has underscored the need for members of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG) to maintain strict measures in the discharge of their duties.
Maintain Strict Measures in Your Line of Work – Minister ...
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson has charged Management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to work assiduously to ensure adequate supply of Premix Fuel across the landing beaches for a smooth operation of the fishing industry. She said just as fueling is essential in the […]
SECTOR MINISTER CHARGES TOR TO UP PREMIX FUEL SUPPLY
Small pelagic fish include anchovies, mackerel, and sardines and are popularly known as ‘the people’s fish’ because of their importance to local economies, nutrition and food security across the nation. READ MORE
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PUTTING THE PEOPLE’S FISH ...
The Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council (GNCFC) from Central Region and the National Fish Processors and Traders Association (NAFPTA) met with the Deputy Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Hon. Francis Kingsley Ato Codjoe, the Director for Fisheries Commission Lawyer Arthur Dadzie and the Acting Chief Director for Fisheries and Aquaculture […]
MOFAD MEETS WITH THE GHANA NATIONAL CANOE FISHERMEN COUNCIL
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A Fisheries Officer, Emmanuel Ohene Marfo has urged Fish Farmers to routinely check on their water temperature, salinity, oxygen and PH in their quest to reduce fish mortality rate. Speaking during an interaction with fish farmers in Tarkwa-Nsuem district in the Western Region from 3rd-4th January, 2018, he advised farmers […]
Ensure Regular Checking of Water Quality, Ohene Marfo Advises Fish ...
Dr. De Fenzy Schandorf of the Aquatic Health Unit of the Fisheries Commission has cautioned fish farmers to be more cautious of the source of their fries and fingerlings. He advised farmers to buy their fries and fingerlings from certified hatchery operators to cut down diseases. He said, ‘‘although fish […]
