Jamaica is known for many things, but perhaps a less known fact is the unpleasant reputation of being one of the most overfished countries in the Caribbean, which affect the livelihoods of fisherfolk and their dependents.
In keeping with my commitment to support our fisheries and marine resources and to address this problem, I have implemented a number of measures to tackle this issue. I have been spearheading the development of Fish Sanctuaries in designated parishes across the island; monitoring fishing gear; instituted minimum size restrictions on the capture of certain marine species, as well as encouraging the use of 11/2 mesh size to allow juveniles escape from fish pots.
- MOAF News Release
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