Belize’s government is collaborating with fisheries managers, scientists and fishers to develop a management plan for 47 of the nation’s most important finfish – bony fish – species.
The Caribbean country is prioritizing the sustainable use of fishery resources, especially as climate change exerts unprecedented impacts on ecosystems and communities.
Belize’s fisheries sector directly supports the livelihoods of more than 2,500 fishers and indirectly benefits more than 15,000 Belizeans.
The country’s fisheries exports – mainly spiny lobster and queen conch – were valued at $21.3 million in 2019, and there’s an opportunity to generate more value for finfish products in both domestic and international markets.
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