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The waters off northern Mozambique host some of the jewels of the Indian Ocean. With more than 2 800 kilometres of coastline, Mozambique is home to a vast and diverse range of marine life thriving in a variety of coastal and marine habitats.  Yet the area...

11 July 2024, Rome, Italy – During the 36th session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI 36), the EAF-Nansen Programme delivered an engaging talk at the Speaker's Corner, highlighting its commitment to bridging science and sustainability in fisheries management. The session, titled "Bridging Science and...

On 3 and 4 July 2024, the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission (SRFC) hosted an expert workshop to produce guidance notes on the management options to be implemented to apply the recommendations of the Fishery Commission for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) for the management of shared sardinella...

25 June - 2 July 2024, Dakar, Senegal - The 23rd meeting of the FAO Working Group on the Assessment of Small Pelagic Stocks in Northwest Africa was held at the headquarters of the Sub-Regional Fisheries Committee (SRFC) in Dakar, with the support of the EAF-Nansen...

From June 17 to 21, 2024, Cabo Verde took a significant step towards sustainable fisheries management by hosting a workshop on "Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries: issue prioritization and identification of management measures" at the Oceanographic Center in Mindelo. This event marks a significant milestone in the country's ongoing efforts to...

7 June 2024, Tema, Ghana – In celebration of World Oceans Day on 8 June, the EAF-Nansen Programme partnered with Ghana’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Royal Norwegian Embassy to commemorate years of collaboration for the sustainable management of marine life. Marking the...