General News of Tuesday, 16 April 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghFishers happy over reopening of Densu Delta for fishingFishers happy over reopening of Densu Delta for fishingAfter five months of observing a closed season, oyster farming in the Densu Delta in the Ga South Municipality in the Greater Accra Region has now been declared open, bringing joy to fisher folks who depend on the river for their livelihoods. Fish harvesting activities in the Densu Delta was closed in November 2018, to allow for the regeneration of the sea food to boost yields. The first closed season was observed last year, which, according to members of the DOPA, led to a massive boost in oyster yields. “The closed season was a great opportunity for us. SupportThe closed fishing season was supported with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under a Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP).

Source: GhanaWeb April 16, 2019 07:52 UTC