GEORGE TOWN: ASEAN member countries have been discussing efforts in resource management and the fisheries industry at the 14th ASEAN Shrimp Alliance (...
: ASEAN member countries have been discussing efforts in resource management and the fisheries industry at the 14th ASEAN Shrimp Alliance , the 16th ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum and the 32nd ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries .The Department of Fisheries , in a statement, said that the programme addressed issues related to traditional and small-scale fisheries, the development of the aquaculture industry, and the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
“Additionally, this meeting focused on discussing the impact of the US Marine Mammal Protection Act on ASEAN countries and the need for ASEAN member states to comply with this act, particularly in terms of technical capacity,” the statement read. According to the statement, the meeting provided an opportunity for ASEAN member countries to communicate their needs to further enhance their capabilities to the ASEAN Secretariat and the SEAFDEC Secretariat.
ASA provides a platform for both the public and private sectors to discuss issues affecting shrimp production and trade, such as diseases, good aquaculture practices and market access, while AFCF serves as a platform to discuss fisheries resource management and development among ASEAN member countries.
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