June 29, 2026 - WIOMSA Blog

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Policy Brief: Supporting Harmonization of Small-Scale Fisheries Data Systems in the Western Indian Ocean

June 29, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Small-scale fisheries are critical for food security, livelihoods, and coastal economies across the Western Indian Ocean, supporting millions of people. Despite extensive data collection, fragmented and incompatible systems prevent countries from managing shared resources effectively. The policy brief highlights that urgent harmonization of fisheries data is needed to enable regional stock assessments and evidence-based policy,...

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Policy Brief: Supporting Harmonization of Small-Scale Fisheries Data Systems in the Western Indian Ocean