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“Towards Sustainable and Responsible Development of the Fishing Industry”

Seychelles Fisheries Sector. “Towards Sustainable and Responsible Development of the Fishing Industry”. The Seychelles Fishing Authority. Government executive arm with regards to fisheries & marine resources Falls under the Ministry of Natural Resources & Industry. OBJECTIVE

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“Towards Sustainable and Responsible Development of the Fishing Industry”

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  1. Seychelles Fisheries Sector • “Towards Sustainable and Responsible Development of the Fishing Industry”

  2. The Seychelles Fishing Authority • Government executive arm with regards to fisheries & marine resources • Falls under the Ministry of Natural Resources & Industry • OBJECTIVE • “Promotion of sustainable and responsible fisheries development and optimising the benefits from this sector for present and future generations”

  3. The Seychelles Fishing Authority • promotion & development of fishing industries and resources • formulation & implementation of national policies • negotiate fishing agreements • enforce compliance to fisheries law

  4. The Seychelles Fishing Authority • EEZ: 1.3 Million Km2 • Accounts for 33% of gross foreign currency inflow (US $ 361 Million - 2011) • Catch (Artisanal + Semi Industrial) = 3000 MT • 90% consumed locally • Exports = 38,241 MT valued at US $ 248,000,000 • Exports consists mainly of canned tuna

  5. The Fisheries Sector • Arisanal • Semi-industrial • Industrial

  6. Production in 2011 • Canned Tuna main commodity. • 90% of production • Production of canned tuna= 30,152 MT • Also, fish meal and fish oil produced as by-products • Fish Meal = 4,088 MT • Fish Oil = 767 MT • Smoked Fish = 29.4 MT • Dried Sea Cucumber & Shark Fin = 110 MT

  7. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY : OPENING SOON “AQUACULTURE”

  8. Thank you Presenter: Roy S. Clarisse Deputy Chief Executive Officer Email: royc@sfa.sc

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