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New Research Strengthens the Case for Investing in Africa’s Fisheries and Aquaculture

Fisheries and aquaculture are widely recognised for their contribution to food security, nutrition and livelihoods across Africa.

Fish markets support jobs, incomes and trade across aquatic food value chains while helping make nutritious foods available to local communities. Photo by Dilruba Sharmin, WorldFish.

Fisheries and aquaculture are widely recognised for their contribution to food security, nutrition and livelihoods across Africa. New research published in Marine Policy showing that their economic value extends further, with increased fish production associated with growth in GDP per capita.

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