Ghana’s fishers wonder if Closed Fishing Season really replenishes stock
Published:
1 month ago
Source:
3News
The fishing community in Ghana is grappling with the effects of the closed fishing season. Many fishers initially expressed willingness to comply but voiced concerns about its timing, which they argued coincided with their peak harvest season. Now, more than a week after the closed fishing season has ended, fishers at Winneba report of disappointing harvests, claiming that the regulation did not yield the expected benefits. Many are frustrated, believing that the closed season has failed to improve their catch. Kwame Tetteh, a fisherman from Winneba, noted, "We catch more fish in July; the closed season should have been in June and reopened in July." This sentiment reflects broader dissatisfaction among fishers who believe that the closed season was not optimally timed to improve their yields.