Liberia Artisanal motorised set gillnet fishery|
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 | Motorised SN Fanti [FCWC] - Motorised SN Fanti |
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more>> <<less Overview: The segment is largely comprised of fanti ethnic groups: The Fanti (Ewe) from Ghana mostly use large plank canoes (about 12-15m) with 8-40 horse power (hp) and a crew of 3 to 20; this group of fishermen and their families livelihoods depend on the fisheries sector. This sector use passive and active gears depend on the types and methods of fishing. The gears used in the sector include ring gill nets, set gill nets during both the dry and rainy seasons. Some species caught by the sector include Alectis alexandrinus, Apsilus fuscus, Aridae, Brachyura, Carangidae, Chrysichthys spp, Elasmobranchii, Epinephelus spp, Ethmalosa fimbriata, Galeoides decadactylus, Lutjanus spp, Osteichthyes, Penaeidae, Polydactylus quadrifilis, Pomadasys spp, Pseudotolithus spp, Sardinella spp, Scombridae, Solea spp, Sphyraena spp, Stromateus fiatola, Thunnini, Xiphias gladius.
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| Fishing Activity Type of production system: Artisanal Fishery Area Climatic zone: Tropical. Bottom type: Soft bottom. Depth zone: Coastal (0 m - 50 m). Horizontal distribution: Neritic. Vertical distribution: Pelagic; Demersal. Up to 12 nautical miles Geo References for: Liberia 
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| Exclusive Economic Zone Areas (EEZ) | LBR - Liberia |
More Geo References The following area codes have been found as intersecting the location of Liberia Artisanal motorised set gillnet fisheryTarget Species Juvenile, Adult Protected Species (Bycatch) Sea turtle, White tip sharks, Whales Vessel Type Fanti canoe. Vessel length: 12 - 18 meters Catch Handling and Processing Equipment Ice taken to sea Flag State  Liberia Seasonality Throughout the year, but species targeted is seasonal. Fisherfolks Community Ghana and Liberia nationals List of fishery Indicators Fishery Indicators | Type | Measure | Value | Unit | Time period |
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| Nominal Effort | Number of vessels | 147 | vessels | 2021 | | Number of vessels | 147 | vessels | 2020 | | Employment | Number of fishermen | 778 | Persons | 2021 | | Number of fishermen | 778 | Persons | 2020 | | Production | Catch | 2040.068 | tonnes | 2021 | | Catch | 1384.3 | tonnes | 2020 | | Wholesale price | 1734057.8 | USD | 2021 |
Post Harvest Fish Utilisation Dry, Fresh, Smoke, Salt, Frozen Markets Cote d'Ivore, Ghana Management Management unit: Yes Legal definition Fisheries Regulations Jurisdictional framework Management Body/Authority(ies): National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority Mandate: Scientific Advice; Management; Co-ordination; Control and surveillance. Area of Competence: Liberia Maritime Area: National waters. Management Regime Management Methods 2014 Fisheries Regulations & Co-Management Association with focus on Environment protection, Social measures - Binding Ecosystem conservation measures, inclusion of community in fisheries management Vessel-related measures Vessel registration
More information on fisheries legislation at: FAOLEX legislative database Source of Information Information provided by the FCWC Secretariat (FCWC Regional Database) and the Liberia National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority. July 2022. FAO. 2021. Report of the Fisheries and Resources Monitoring System (FIRMS) and Fishery Statistics Capacity Development Data Workshop. Virtual Workshop, 26–30 October 2020. Rome.  http://www.fao.org/3/cb3723en/cb3723en.pdfBibliography Republic of Liberia National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA)  https://www.nafaa.gov.lr |
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Epinephelus aeneus 
Galeoides decadactylus 
Pseudotolithus elongatus 
Sardinella aurita 
Sardinella maderensis 
Xiphias gladius 