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Shrimps of Madagascar and of course the Boeny region of Mahajanga.

A quality label recognised in the international market

Two major events held in the city of Mahajanga last week, namely, the official opening of the shrimp fishing year and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the industrial exploitation of shrimp.

When we talk about shrimp, refers to the city of Mahajanga. "And Madagascar still maintains the cap compared to its competitors shrimp fisheries, and this, Since these 50 years of operation of industrial shrimp fishery in the country., has announced the Minister of fishery resources and fishing, Gilbert Francis, at the official opening of the campaign of shrimp in the Boeny capital, last Friday. "Shrimp from Madagascar always have a quality label recognised in the international market.. Their prices are the highest between 30 and 60 Euros per kilo. These are European countries that are the main consumers of our seafood. ", He continued.

Strategy. It should be noted that production from the shrimp fishery reached more than 10 000 tons ten years ago. But due to the impacts of climate change including the tsunami which occurred in 2005, the marine product catches have dropped to 2 500 tons. "All the other competing countries such as Mozambique., the Kenya and Tanzania are affected. And no scientific justification has been given. On the other hand, as a result of a successful partnership between the Ministry of fisheries and the GAPCM (Group of Aquaculturists and shrimp fishermen in Madagascar), the Madagascar's shrimp industry is now revived. The production recorded in 2016 was around 4 200 tons, Besides the development of shrimp aquaculture., He chained. In the same stride, "we have implemented a strategy to manage fishing shrimp.". It is among others the reduction in fishing in close collaboration with this group effort. If it has 70 fishing boats, It uses only 40 fishing gear to avoid overexploitation. ", the appropriate Minister advised.

Biological rest period. That's not all ! A fishery management plan has been introduced in the regions of Melaky and Ankarana. "The aim is to involve local communities in the management of the fishery while ensuring the proximity of the period of closure of fishery monitoring.", and this, in partnership with the Ministry. Indeed, a biological rest period is necessary to allow the shrimp to reproduce normally, Since it is a wealth that can be exhaustible. Respect for the marine environment is not outdone", According to always the explanations of the Minister of fishery resources and fishing, Gilbert Francis. In addition, the fishing Department spares no efforts to carry out reforestation of mangroves on coastal areas, because it is a site of shrimp breeding.

Social accountability. On the other hand, a conference-debate bringing together all stakeholders in the shrimp industry, which among other the Ministry and its regional branches, the GAPCM, the fishermen's organizations and local authorities, has been held in the Chamber of Commerce and industry of Mahajanga. The goal is to develop this sector carrier. His side, the head of Boeny region, Said Jaffar solicited other companies of fishing shrimp in social accountability by the payment of dividends in order to contribute to a better development of the region. Also, all stakeholders recognize that this industry generates thousands of local jobs, Besides the revenue in foreign exchange for the nation. On the other hand, the Chairman of the GAPCM raised that support fish are now valued so it was thrown in the sea, ten years ago.

50 years of operation. And to mark the official opening of the campaign of shrimp fishing, fishing boats have been a parade. Their sirens went off together while fireworks were launched. A large influx of population majungaise the families of fishermen were moved the event Friday night. And finally, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the operation of shrimp fisheries held last night, and this, under the high patronage of the Chairman Hery Rajaonarimampianina. It should be noted that research on exploitation of shrimp have been initiated in 1963 in Nosy-Be. The first operation took place in 1966. And what a year after commercial fishing of shrimp has been launched. And this business lasted now 50 years.

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