Fisheries Ministry details reforms, marine protection and aquaculture plans for 2026

The Minister added that the sector would play a critical role in Ghana’s economic development through the promotion of the Blue Economy, which seeks to harness marine and aquatic resources for sustainable growth.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has outlined key reforms aimed at transforming Ghana’s fisheries sector through stronger regulation, sustainable resource management and increased investment in the Blue Economy.

According to the Minister, key achievements under the sector’s reset agenda include the passage of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), the establishment of Ghana’s first Marine Protected Area at Cape Three Points, strengthened measures against illegal fishing and reforms in premix fuel distribution.