Ghana introduces offshore mariculture as government prepares Blue Economy Bill

Ghana has introduced offshore mariculture as part of efforts to expand the country’s Blue Economy, with the government also preparing legislation to provide a legal framework for managing and developing marine and inland water resources.

Mrs Arthur also outlined the government's plans to develop Ghana’s Blue Economy, describing it as an economic strategy rather than only an environmental initiative.

The government of Ghana says it has also completed the development of Ghana’s Blue Economy Strategy and prepared a comprehensive Blue Economy policy framework to guide implementation.