Government wants to ensure proper ordering and management of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture in the country.

To that end, the Ministry of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries launched, last Friday, in Maputo, the Census that will allow the collection of data on artisanal fisheries and aquaculture, and also contribute to the development of the national economy.

The Minister of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries, Lídia Cardoso, said that the Census will also provide information on the number of fishermen in the country, the number of vessels in use, as well as the number and type of fishing gear. used. (RM)