Tag: Fisheries
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TADB Backing Livestock and Fisheries Growth: A New Chapter for Tanzania
Intro: A New Era for Tanzania’s Livestock and Fisheries The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) is stepping up its role in supporting the country’s livestock and fisheries sectors. A high-level meeting between the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Ambassador Dr. Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, and the Managing Director of TADB underscored a shared commitment to accelerating…
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Dampier Artificial Reef Initiative: Recfishwest & Woodside
Overview: A Leap Forward for Western Australian Fisheries The Dampier Artificial Reef marks a significant collaboration between Recfishwest and Woodside Energy, aimed at supporting coastal communities and enhancing biodiversity along the Western Australian coastline. This purpose-built reef, positioned near Dampier, is designed to attract fish populations, create sustainable fishing opportunities, and provide marine researchers with…
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Governance Gaps Behind Beach-Cast Debates
Overview: A Coastal Debate Without Clear Rules Beach-cast kelp harvesting has long been part of Lüderitz’s coastal economy, supporting local livelihoods and contributing to the region’s biodiversity. But recent weeks have seen a swirl of confusion as government agencies grapple with mandates, resulting in prolonged uncertainty over what, if any, kelp may be harvested along…
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Navigating Overlapping Mandates and Unclear Rules
Background: The Beach-Cast Kelp Issue in Lüderitz In Lüderitz, a once-straightforward coastal activity—collecting beach-cast kelp—has become entangled in a tangle of regulatory uncertainty. Local communities, small-scale fishers, and environmental groups watch closely as government institutions grapple with who has the final say over kelp harvesting. The result is a prolonged period of uncertainty that affects…
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What Greenland Locals Really Think of Trump — and Why He’s in for a Shock
What Greenlanders Really Think About Trump When a high-profile visit from a U.S. president would normally dominate headlines, the reality in Greenland is more nuanced. The arctic island’s residents don’t march in lockstep with Washington or Washington’s ever-shifting policy tones. Their views on Donald Trump reflect a mix of pragmatism, climate urgency, and a deep…
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Higher Budget for Agriculture Aims to Strengthen Philippines’ Food Security
Philippines Invests in Agriculture to Secure Long-Term Food Supply The Philippines is ramping up government spending on agriculture this year as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security and bolster the livelihoods of farmers and fishers. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel announced that the higher budget is expected to lift farm and fishery…
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Higher Agricultural Budget Aims to Strengthen Philippines’ Food Security
New Budget Boosts for Agriculture The Philippines is set to intensify its push toward self-sufficiency in food as Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel announced a higher budget for the sector this year. Officials say the additional funding is not just a short-term relief measure but a strategic investment designed to raise farm and fishery output,…
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Budget boost: Philippines’ higher agricultural spend aims to strengthen food security
Overview: More funds for farming and fisheries The Philippine government is counting on a higher agricultural budget this year to drive stronger farm and fishery output and to reinforce the country’s food security in the coming years. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said that the increased allocation is designed to support farmers and fisherfolk, helping…
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New study reveals startling fate of over 60,000 penguins in South Africa: a single culprit drives mortality
What the study found A groundbreaking study published in Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology (Taylor & Francis) highlights a grim reality for penguins along South Africa’s coast. Researchers tracked mortality rates that exceed historical levels and identified a single, shocking driver behind these losses. The team examined decades of strandings, nest success, and chick survival,…
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Namibia Aims N$300m Growth in Fisheries Sector by 2030 under NDP6
Namibia Sets Ambitious Fisheries Growth Target for 2030 Namibia’s government has unveiled an ambitious target to increase the fisheries sector’s contribution to the national economy by N$300 million by 2030. The aim would see the sector’s contribution rise from about N$10.4 billion to roughly N$10.7 billion, as part of the broader objectives outlined in the…