Samoa launches major fisheries initiatives

The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, launched four major initiatives to boost the development of the Fisheries sector last week.

Held at the Fisheries Wharf, the initiatives included:

• Launch of Samoa’s Tuna Management and Development Plan 2017 – 2021

• Revival of the Fish Aggregating Devices (F.A.Ds) Project 

• Dedication of the repair work of research vessel the FV Ulimasao 

• Provision of 20 tablets to monitor soon to be deployed F.A.Ds

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