Fisheries intelligence,
analysis & capacity building to
combat illegal fishing

A delegation from FCWC and TMT visit Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola Across the Gulf of Guinea, fisheries are more than an economic activity, they are a pillar of food and nutrition security, employment, and coastal livelihoods. Yet the region continues to face persistent pressure from illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing - often compounded by gaps in transparency around which vessels are authorised to operate. Without a harm

Last week the government of Guinea-Bissau took the landmark decision to ban the production of fishmeal and fish oil both by factory vessels and land-based units. This ministerial declaration by the Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, Dr. Virgínia Pires Correia, marks a significant and welcome step toward greater sustainability of the region’s fisheries.    TIAN YI HE 6 fishmeal factory vessel operating in West Africa. Photo: CFFA By banning fishmeal operations both a

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year defined by deeper regional collaboration and steady progress in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Demand for high-quality fisheries intelligence continued to grow, particularly in support of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) implementation and port-based risk analysis. This was alongside important advances in regional vessel records and registries. In parallel, TMT investe