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Oceana and Belize Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries commit over $2 Million to transition from gillnet use in Belize

Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019. 9:03 pm CST.

By BBN Staff: Oceana and the Belize Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries have committed via written letters of intent to the Government of Belize, over BZ $ 2 Million to assist Belizean fishers transition away from gillnet use in Belize’s waters.

The organizations have as requirements, that the Government of Belize take the necessary legal steps in 2019, to declare a ban on gillnets beginning in 2020.

This policy change will support sustainable fisheries management efforts and ensure that Belizean fishers will always be able to fish.

A statement issued by the organizations noted that eligible beneficiaries for this initiative have been identified by the Belize Fisheries Department in response to the request made under the Freedom of Information Act.

“Gillnets are notorious for indiscriminately trapping and killing marine life. This practice, if allowed to continue, will continue to jeopardize biodiversity, the fishing and tourism industries and our own food security,” the statement noted.

In addition, the organizations say that gillnets are the gear of choice for illegal fishing which continues to degrade the integrity of our marine resources, threatens our national security, undermines Belizean livelihoods and further comprises our food security.

The organizations say that addressing illegal fishing activity in Belizean waters is, and should be treated as an urgent national priority.

Both Oceana and the Coalition remain committed to supporting fishers as they transition away from gillnet use in Belizean waters.

 

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