Fisheries Division

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Fisheries Division of Dominica is a crucial department under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, focusing on managing and sustaining the marine environment. Established under the Fisheries Act No. 11 of 1987, the division plays a significant role in enhancing food security, reducing poverty, and contributing to economic diversification in Dominica.

About Fisheries Division

The Fisheries Division's mission is to create an enabling environment for employment, enhance food security, and contribute to the island's economic diversification. Their vision is to be recognized as an efficiently managed government agency by fishermen, related institutions, and the public, providing high-quality support, research, development, and regulatory services to the fisheries sector.

Services and Functions of Fisheries Division

• Research and Development: This includes the compilation and reporting of fisheries information, exploratory fishing, development of new fishing gear, and marine environmental impact assessments.
• Extension and Training: The division offers registration of fishers and fishing boats, training for fishers, and technical support to fisheries groups and cooperatives.
• Education and Public Awareness: The division develops and publishes literature on fisheries and conducts public awareness programs.

Organizational Structure of Fisheries Division

The division is headed by the Chief Fisheries Officer and includes Senior Fisheries Officers, Fisheries Officers, and Fisheries Liaison Officers. The officers are responsible for various areas such as extension, resource assessment, research and monitoring, and public awareness.