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Reviving Hope Through Skill: A Tale of Community Transformation

In the heart of the Bulahar fishing community, a transformation was underway, fueled by the determination of individuals like Khalid Hassan. Khalid's journey from a community member to a skilled mechanic unfolded, marking a turning point for his community and their relationship with the sea.

August 24,2023

Coastal Catch Up: Progress on Project Kalluun

Secure Fisheries Project Kalluun, a partnership with four Somali universities and Somali fisheries ministries, aims to enhance fisheries data collection throughout the region and train the next generation of Somali marine scientists. As participants in the project, students gain training from Secure Fisheries and hands-on experience conducting routine catch data collection at their local landing site.

September 07,2021

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July 05, 2016

Fishy Agreements

Across one continent, two similar countries—Mauritania and Somalia—have diverged in their fisheries development. The Somali region may be positioned to follow in the footsteps of Mauritania, a country that has received a great deal of revenue through fisheries agreements. But will that help or hurt ...
Fishing from beach with net
June 09, 2016

Overfished - Yellowfin Tuna on the Brink

From sandwiches to sushi, tuna is a global staple. World tuna catch is worth more than $42 billion annually, making the tuna industry a giant in the fishing world. It supports millions of jobs and provides food security for people in developed and developing countries alike.
Yellow fin tuna protection
May 04, 2016

Fishing For Weapons

The Australian Navy confiscated an unlikely fishing haul in February, 2016: 2,000 AK-47s, 100 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 49 machine guns and spare barrels, and 20 mortar tubes.
Illegal fishing guns
May 04, 2016

Fishing for Weapons

In February, the Australian Navy confiscated an unlikely haul from a fishing vessel: a horde of grenade launchers, mortar tubes, and AK 47s.
Weapons Smuggling Illegal Boats
October 27, 2015

Helping with IUU Fishing in Somali Waters

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently published an op-ed crediting the Secure Fisheries report, Securing Somali Fisheries, with highlighting the extent of foreign fishing in Somalia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Helping with IUU Fishing in Somali Waters
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