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Fisheries & Aquaculture

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Fisheries & Aquaculture

@FAOfish

Updates on the latest on Fisheries & Aquaculture from @FAO. Follow DG QU Dongyu, @FAODG. #BlueTransformation #Fisheries #Aquaculture

Rome, Italy

Joined July 2011

Fisheries & Aquaculture
@FAOfish
Jun 8
Co-management, where governments & fishers jointly design & implement closures, catch limits & monitoring, improves compliance & sustainable fisheries. It is already delivering results in Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique & Senegal. Read more 👉 fao.org/fishery/news/4… #WorldOceansDay
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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu
@FAODG
Jun 8
To keep our oceans healthy, we need to manage the marine environment responsibly. @FAO will continue working with Members & partners to advance #BlueTransformation & sustainable fisheries through collaboration, innovation & strong governance. #SaveOurOcean #WorldOceanDay
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Jun 8
5️⃣0️⃣+ years of ocean science 6️⃣0️⃣ partner countries 6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣+ researchers trained since 2017 Since 1975, #EAFNansen has been supporting sustainable fisheries & food security in Africa, Asia & Latin America. Full story 👉fao.org/interactive/20… Happy #WorldOceansDay!
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Food and Agriculture Organization
@FAO
Jun 8
#IUUfishing threatens marine ecosystems & livelihoods. Port inspections help stop IUU-caught fish from entering markets. In Senegal, @FAO, ICCAT & @theGEF are strengthening inspectors’ skills, boosting those working daily to #FightIUUfishing. #WorldOceanDay #PSMA10
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
@FAOfish
Jun 8
On #WorldOceanDay, @FAOfish launches the #CommonOceans Deepwater Shark ID Key, a new digital tool helping fishers, observers & scientists identify deepwater shark species & improve the data needed for sustainable fisheries. Learn more 👉 keys.lucidcentral.org/keys/v4/deepse…
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
@FAOfish
May 9
From oysters to tuna & freshwater fish, #NAVAC is boosting aquatic value chains across Africa & Latin America, improving access to nutritious food for vulnerable communities. A strong example of @EU_Partnerships #GlobalGateway in action 👉 openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.… #EuropeDay 🇪🇺
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@FAOfish
May 6
📢 Young people in fisheries & aquaculture, have your say! The Global Youth Constituency (GYCFA) is launching a survey to shape @FAO’s #BlueTransformation 🗓️ Deadline: 16 May 🔗 youth.world-food-forum.org/youth-assembly… Help drive more sustainable, inclusive aquatic food systems. #WFF
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Codex Alimentarius
@FAOWHOCodex
Apr 21
🦠 | Not your typical foodborne disease😱GBS ST283 from raw/undercooked freshwater fish skips gut symptoms and can cause severe infections. 👉@FAO calls for better surveillance, genome sequencing & #OneHealth approach. ➕ℹ️➡️bit.ly/4cAgtp4 #FoodSafety
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
@FAOfish
Apr 20
Up to 70% of a fish can become waste during processing, but it doesn’t have to. Turn fish by-products into feed or fertilizer through simple fermentation. The @FAO fish silage manual shows how to cut waste & create low-cost, local alternatives 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd0799… #SEG26
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
@FAOfish
Apr 13
In Zambia’s Lake Tanganyika, women are the majority of fish processors/traders yet earn USD 200/year. Learn how @FAO's #FISH4ACP tackles root causes of gender-based violence & supports more inclusive fisheries 👉 fao.org/fishery/en/new… @EU_Partnerships @BMZ_Bund @PressACP
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Fisheries & Aquaculture
@FAOfish
Apr 10
Fisheries & aquaculture are key to transforming agri-food systems in #SIDS, #LDCs & #LLDCs. As highlighted in this @FAO report, integrated approaches, from ecosystem-based management to infrastructure & digital tools, are supporting resilience where it’s needed most.
FAO working with SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs
@FAOSIDS
Apr 10
We’ve moved from fragmented support to structured, programmatic action for #SIDS, #LDCs & #LLDCs, aligning efforts around shared priorities, common frameworks, and scalable solutions. This is how we drive real, sustainable change and build resilience @FAO
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FAO Knowledge
@FAOKnowledge
Apr 1
Harmful algal blooms can contaminate seafood and threaten human health. Monitoring is essential to protect consumers and support safe aquaculture. New joint guidance from @FAO, @IAEAorg and @IocUnesco 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd8990…
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General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean
@UN_FAO_GFCM
Apr 7
📢#JobOpportunity for a Senior Fishery Officer (Aquaculture) to lead & coordinate the work of our Aquaculture Team & Technical Advisory Groups 💼Grade: P-5 📍Location: Rome, Italy 🗓️Deadline: 24 April 2026 👉Apply here: jobs.fao.org/careersection/… #Aquaculture4Sustainability
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