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Fisheries Commission

Fisheries Commission — government body conducting aquaculture training and investigating environmental impacts on fish stocks and marine life in Ghana.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Professor Berchie Asiedu, Deputy Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, underscored the need for increased investment in data gathering to better understand aquatic resources and the sector’s economic impact.

    Fisheries Minister calls for data upgrade to boost fisheries economy
  3. Joy Online

    Representatives from the Environmental Protection Authority pointed to Ghana’s new EPA Act as evidence of enhanced legal backing for climate action, while the Fisheries Commission and the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), representing six countries,

    Regional ‘Fisheries Without Borders’ project launched to combat declining fish stocks
  4. April 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, together with the Fisheries Commission, announced that enforcement will be tightened this year, warning that violators will face sanctions under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146).

    Gov’t bans industrial trawlers for two months as 2026 closed fishing season begins in July
Agriculture & Land

Fisheries Commission trains SHS students in aquaculture across Ashanti

The News

The Fisheries Commission in Ashanti Region is engaging Senior High School students in practical aquaculture training through the "Youth in Aquaculture" programme, which aims to develop future professionals, boost local fish production, and reduce imports. The initiative aligns with the government's School Farm Initiative to utilise school lands and create employment opportunities for young people.

9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Fisheries Commission trains SHS students in aquaculture across Ashanti

    The Fisheries Commission in Ashanti Region is engaging Senior High School students in practical aquaculture training through the "Youth in Aquaculture" programme, which aims to develop future professionals, boost local fish production, and reduce imports. The initiative aligns with the government's School Farm Initiative to utilise school lands and create employment opportunities for young people.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana modernizes maritime law to protect blue economy

    Ghana's new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146) introduces stronger maritime protections including an expanded Inshore Exclusive Zone from six to twelve nautical miles and transparency requirements in beneficial ownership to combat illegal fishing and strengthen the blue economy.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 21 May

  1. Warming seas and declining catches threaten Ghana's fish processors

    Fish catches are declining along Ghana's coast as fishers and processors report changes in the sea, with scientists pointing to warming oceans as a rising threat alongside overfishing and illegal practices. In April 2021, fish washed ashore along parts of Ghana's coastline with dead dolphins; the fisheries commission's preliminary investigations pointed to environmental stressors including elevated sea temperatures, oxygen depletion and pollution.

    21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 15 May

  1. NPA, Western Naval Command destroy eight jumbo canoes in Takoradi

    The National Petroleum Authority and Western Naval Command destroyed eight jumbo canoes confiscated during an anti-fuel bunkering operation at Poase and New Takoradi Beach on March 31, 2026. The NPA CEO warned that authorities will intensify crackdowns on illegal fuel bunkering to protect consumers and prevent revenue losses to the state.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. National House of Chiefs opposes OASL-Lands Commission merger

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent because it was created to improve management of stool land revenue, ensure transparency and accountability, and protect traditional authorities' land interests — purposes that would be compromised under the Lands Commission.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's economy expands 7.7% in February year-on-year

    Ghana's Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth rose to 111.3 in February 2026 from 103.3 in February 2025, recording a 7.7 per cent growth rate. The services sector accounted for 47.6 per cent of expansion, industry contributed 44.2 per cent, while agriculture and net indirect taxes contributed 5.5 per cent and 2.7 per cent respectively.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Ghana's economic growth nearly doubles to 7.7% in February

    Ghana's economy expanded by 7.7 percent in February 2026, nearly double the 3.9 percent growth from February 2025, driven by strong performances in the industry and services sectors. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth showed industry growing at 9.6 percent and services at 7.4 percent, though agriculture slowed to 3.8 percent.

    14 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ghana's economy expands by 7.7 percent in February 2026

    Ghana's Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth rose to 111.3 in February 2026 from 103.3 in February 2025, representing a 7.7 percent expansion. The services sector led growth at 47.6 percent contribution, followed by industry at 44.2 percent and agriculture at 5.5 percent, with the industry sector recording the strongest sectoral growth at 9.6 percent.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana grants first mariculture licence for marine species farming

    The government has granted a provisional licence to Gold Coast Mariculture Limited for Ghana's first mariculture project, which will cultivate high-value marine species including Cobia, Red Snapper, and Pompano. The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture described the project as a major milestone in diversifying Ghana's blue economy through sustainable aquaculture development.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Climate change and overfishing erode coastal livelihoods in Keta

    Dwindling fish stocks in Ghana's Volta Region have left fishing-dependent families, particularly women fishmongers, struggling to survive as catches decline due to climate change and overfishing. Small pelagic species stocks have fallen to less than 10 per cent of early 1990s levels over the past three decades, driving prices sharply higher and cutting off household incomes.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 4 May

  1. Fisheries Minister urges data modernisation for sector

    Fisheries Minister Emelia Arthur has called for improved and updated data in the fisheries sector to enhance government decision-making, noting that much current data is outdated and does not reflect changes in marine and aquatic ecosystems. The ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blue Ventures to collaborate on sustainable fisheries management, data collection, scientific research, and community engagement.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Regional fisheries project launched to address declining fish stocks

    The Fisheries Without Borders project, a regional initiative bringing together fishers, scientists and policymakers, has been launched at the University of Ghana to address rapid declines in fish stocks across Ghana, Nigeria and Benin from 2026 to 2027. Ghana's lead noted that marine fish production has fallen sharply from 900,000 tonnes to 400,000 tonnes and continues to decline.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ghana bans industrial trawlers for two months from July 2026

    Ghana's government will ban industrial trawlers from operating for two months starting July 1, 2026, and semi-industrial inshore vessels for one month, as part of the annual closed fishing season aimed at rebuilding fish stocks. Marine artisanal canoe fishers are exempted to protect coastal livelihoods, though they must comply with existing fisheries laws.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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