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nems_imageFishing vessel registration mandatory in Ghana
The government of Ghana, in support of Fisheries Act 625 of 2002, requires that all fishing vessels are properly registered and identified. While industrial and semi-industrial fleets have been overall compliant, [more...]
nems_imageNew agreement strengthens partnership
The FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippe Cousteau "Union of the Oceans" Foundation A new agreement to enhance collaboration between the FAO Fisheries [more...]
nems_image The case of the mysterious seafood
An unknown percentage of the fish we eat isn't what's it's purported to be – FAO meeting explores how forensic techniques could help address the problem. The first victim was a Caucasian male in his late 30s. He [more...]