This presentation by Laura Major focuses on the IUU fishing practices in Ghana, including what is known as saiko fishing. Saiko is a term for the trade in by-catch fish that takes place across the decks of industrial trawlers and small-scale fishing fleets in Ghana. Laura stressed the complexities in resolving saiko fishing practice and suggested possible solutions that take into account the human rights of small-scale fishers.
IUU fishing linked to industrial trawling feet: Ghana
Dr Laura, Major
One Ocean Hub, University of Strathclyde, UK
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- Theme
- Tag
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- fisheries management,
- human rights,
- small-scale fishers,
- Illegal fishing,
- Industrial Fisheries
- Target Group
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- Artists,
- Policy makers,
- Researchers
- Language
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- English
- Region
Laura Major's presentation delves into IUU fishing practices in Ghana, specifically saiko fishing, its complexity and proposing solutions that consider the human rights of small-scale fishers.