GFRA, Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity (2024) Feed the future Ghana fisheries recovery activity adaptive closed fishing season implementation report- June 2024. p. 17.
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The closed fishing season is a globally recognized fisheries management practice aimed at conserving fish populations by halting fishing during specific periods to allow fish to reproduce. Ghana adopted this strategy in 2019 to address declining small pelagic fish stocks. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD) and the Fisheries Commission (FC) have rigorously enforced this practice, conducting studies on its biological and socioeconomic impacts to optimize the timing and effectiveness of closures. In 2023, the closed fishing season ran from July 1 to July 31 for small-scale and semi-industrial boats, and from July 1 to August 31 for industrial trawlers. Scientific research identified July and August as the peak spawning months, making them the optimal period for fishing restrictions. This report presents the results of the biological assessment of the 2023 closed fishing season. The assessment involved thorough sampling and analysis at eight major landing sites, focusing on four key small pelagic species. Post-closure, there was a mixed response among species. Round Sardinella landings decreased, Flat Sardinella landings varied by gear type, and Anchovy landings increased significantly. The mean price per kilogram of small pelagic fish increased, indicating heightened market demand post-closure.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Ghana, Fisheries Management, Small Pelagic, Fish Stocks, Gonadosomatic Index (GSI), Spawning |
| Subjects: | Right to Resources |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Jun 2025 06:50 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Jun 2025 06:50 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22135 |
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