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Seychelles consults fishers on sustainable lobster fishing

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Seychelles consults fishers on sustainable lobster fishingIllustrative photo · Photography by Dino Sassi - Marcel Fayon, Photo Eden LTD

The Seychelles Fishing Authority consulted fishers from Mahé, Praslin and La Digue on a draft strategic plan focused on the sustainability of lobster fishing. The discussions aim to incorporate fishers’ concerns into the preparation of the plan, reports the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation.

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