In partnership with the Fisheries Commission, the Ministry said the season will start in July.
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Fisheries Ministry announce 2021 closed season dates for fishing
The Ministry of Fisheries and Acquaculture has announced the dates for the 2021 closed season.
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In a statement by the Commission, it said the artisanal and inshore fleets will implement the closed season from 1 July to 31 July 2021.
For the industrial fleets, from 1 July to 31 August 2021, is the period set aside.
“The fisheries Commission will like to bring to the attention of all fishing operators berth at port/anchorage or at the various landing sites before mid-might of 30th June 2021,” a statement signed by the Executive Director of the Forestry Commission, Michael Arthur-Dadzie on 10 June 2021 indicated.
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The closed season policy is in accordance with sections 76(3) and 84 of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625) with the objective to reduce the pressure and over-exploitation of fish stocks in Ghana’s marine waters, as well as, replenish the depleted marine fish stock.
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