2025 closed season…Marine canoe artisanal fishers exempted – Fisheries Minister

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia ArthurMarine Canoe artisanal fishers will be exempted from the 2025 closed fishing season as part of measures to mitigate the potential threat of the exercise on the livelihoods of coastal communities.

This was disclosed by the minister during the announcement of this year’s closed fishing season, set to commence on July 1 and expected to span approximately two months.

The closed season forms part of the government’s efforts to, among other things, safeguard the sustainability of the country’s marine resources.

The sector minister, however, added that the exemption does not absolve artisanal fishers from complying with other traditional and statutory fisheries regulations.

“These measures are consistent with Ghana’s national fisheries strategy and best practices for sustainable resource management aimed at replenishment of fish stock in our oceans. Marine canoe artisanal fishers are exempted from this year’s closed season.

“However, this exemption does not absolve artisanal fishers from complying with other traditional and statutory fishery regulations,” she said.

By: Kwadwu BUABENG