By: Ama Gyamfuah
Fishermen in James Town, a historic Ga fishing community in Accra, have seen a notable rise in their catch following the recent lifting of the ban on artisanal and inshore fishing.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development lifted the ban last week, concluding the annual close season for these fleets.
The one-month fishing close season, implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Fisheries Commission, is designed to restore the country’s depleting fish stocks.
It also allows fishermen time to repair their equipment and get ready for the fishing season.
In an interview, one of the fishermen in James Town attributed their successful catch to favourable weather conditions.
He also mentioned that this year’s catch is significantly better than in previous years, with the cold weather playing a key role.
“For the first time, Sunday and today [Monday], infact Sunday was the best, I can say it is because of the weather,” the chief fisherman said.
