Anguilla 
Antigua and Barbuda 
Grenada 
Bahamas 
Barbados 
Belize 
Dominica 
Guyana 
Haiti 
Jamaica 
Montserrat 
St. Kitts and Nevis 
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Suriname 
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in HAITI
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in HAITI
INTRODUCTION
The Republic of Haiti occupies the western third of the island of Hispaniola while the remaining two thirds, to the east, is the Dominican Republic (David et al, 2021). Haiti has four large islands – Turtle Island, Cow Island, Gonâve Island, and the Cayemites as well as a number of small islands (Figure 1). Its 27, 750 km2 supports a population of 11.5 million people (World Bank, 2022). Haiti’s coastline is ~1,500 km and its continental shelf has an area of ~5,000 km2; there is nearly 20, 000 hectares of natural and artificial water bodies (FAO, 2017). The overall narrowness of the continental shelf is believed to be one of reasons for Haiti’s limited coastal demersal fisheries. Ocean pelagic resources contribute to the majority of the Haiti’s capture fisheries, which is exclusively artisanal.
Artisanal marine fisheries account for more than 82% of total fish production and the introduction of motorized boats and fish aggregating devices (FADs) for fishing offshore led to an increase in fisheries landings (UNCTAD, 2022). The fisheries sector plays an important role in the economy of the country. At the end of 2018, fishing accounted for 13.6 % of gross domestic product (GDP) and provided more than half of the quantities of fish consumed locally. Species targeted include: pelagics such as the Dolphinfish (family Coryphaenidae) and Blue marlin (Makaira nigricans); and demersals such as Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus), Common grunt (Haemulon plumierii), Snapper (Lutjanus synagris), Redband parrotfish (Sparisoma aurofrenatum), Longspine squirrelfish (Holocentrus rufus) and Bigeye mojarra (Eucinostomus havana).
HOW TO CITE: National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture – Haiti. Contribution 10.9, p 103-108 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=963
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in GUYANA
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in GUYANA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Guyana is a relatively small producer of fish and seafood when compared to global volume, however in the Caribbean region, Guyana has historically led all producing nations. Guyana exports a significant portion of its production, by value. In recent years many of the resources that underpin the industry have shown the effects of excessive human and environmental impacts, both targeted and accidental. As Guyana experiences its rapid industrial development the demand for fish and fish products increases along with the negative effects on local fish population. This summary report serves to provide the Member States of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism with a work progress during the year 2022 related to agreed CRFM objectives, plans and the provisions. The document highlights implementation of agreed policy and management instruments, as well as country-level efforts to enhance the management of the sector in a way to ensure participants benefit from the available resource, thus ensuring economic and social stability.
HOW TO CITE: Fisheries Department, Guyana, 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture – Guyana. Contribution 10.8, p 85-102 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariathttps://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=962
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in GRENADA
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in GRENADA
OVERVIEW
Grenada, an archipelagic state, consists of mainland Grenada, as well as Carriacou, Petite Martinique and several smaller islands along the east coast and to the north of the mainland that forms part of the southern chain of islands with St. Vincent known as the Grenadines. The state is located 12o07’N and 61o40’W and lies between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago.
Grenada fisheries sector consists primarily of an open access marine fishery that has been developing from artisanal and small-scale to commercial operations. Over the past two decades, the sector has been one of the fastest growing sectors in the national economy. It is a major contributor to poverty alleviation, employment and income generation, foreign exchange earnings and savings, an important source of protein and minerals and provides sustainable livelihoods and social well-being to the population. During this period, the value of total fish catch increased from twenty-six million EC dollars in 2003 to almost forty million EC dollars in 2022. Similarly, fish exports increased from almost twelve million EC dollars to almost thirty million for the same period. Currently, overall investments in infrastructure and services in the fisheries sector are now valued at approximately four hundred million EC dollars. The sector now provides direct and indirect employment to over seven thousand people who account for about 15% of the labour force.
HOW TO CITE: Fisheries Division, Grenada, 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Grenada. Contribution 10.7, p 67-84 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=961
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in DOMINICA
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in DOMINICA
Derrick Theophile and Kurt Hilton
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy,
Dominica Fisheries Division, Commonwealth of Dominica
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Dominica is an island located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, nestled between the French Overseas Territories of Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, and Les Saintes to the north and Martinique to the south, in an archipelago known as the Lesser Antilles (Fig. 1) . The country spans an area of 750 km2 and is home to approximately 72,000 people, most of whom reside primarily along the shore or in low-lying areas measuring 14.8 km. Dominica’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers an area of 28,653 km2 (Institute, 2023).
The Fisheries Sector in Dominica is considered small-scale and artisanal, and plays an integral role in food security, despite its relatively low economic output when compared to other economic activities in the country (e.g tourism). The sector consists of individual fishers who use open and fishing vessels for short trips lasting only a few hours each day. Fish landings are generally consumed locally, with the Fisheries Division exploring ways to increase landings which would feed into an export market (Dominica Fisheries Division, 2011).
The sector is primarily made up of fishers, boat and gear builders, vendors and outboard engine mechanics. Most fishers operate part-time, supplementing their income with agriculture or as construction labourers operating on an average of 3.9 days per week and are most active from April to June (Dominica Fisheries Division, 2011).
HOW TO CITE: Theophile, D. and K. Hilton, 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Dominica. Contribution 10.6, p 59-66 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=960
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in BELIZE
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in BELIZE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2022, the Fishing Industry of Belize remained viable, healthy, and strong. The fishing sector continues to support Belize’s socioeconomic growth by providing jobs, ensuring food security, export earnings and to the overall socio-economic development of Belize. This year, the Fishing Industry provided direct employment to over 3,376 licensed fishers and directly benefited nearly 17,000 Belizeans. Under the leadership and guidance of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, the Belize Fisheries Department, which has the legal mandate for the management, conservation and sustainable use of the fishery resources and the inland and marine ecosystems of Belize made good advancements despite resource constraints that prevent the full and efficient implementation of the annual work plans created by the various units of the Department.
The Caribbean Spiny lobster and queen conch continued to be Belize's top two fishery products. In 2022, export earnings for fishery products totaled US$26,133,959. This export value represents a slight decrease compared to 2021, when total exports of fishery products amounted to US$26,956,995.
In 2022, 977,940 pounds of market-clean queen conch meat were produced and exported, mostly to the United States. The total revenue was US$8,763,070, an increase of 11% from the revenue of $7,880,640.00 in 2021. Owing to the rise in demand following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in the United States of America, market prices for queen conch have marginally increased when compared to pre-COVID-19 market pricing.
HOW TO CITE: Belize Fisheries Department, 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Belize. Contribution 10.5, p 42-58 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=959
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in BARBADOS
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in BARBADOS
Gregory Franklin, Christopher Parker, Colvin Taylor, and Shelly-Ann Cox
Barbados Fisheries Division, Ministry of Environment and National Beautification,
Green and Blue Economy, Princess Alice Highway, Bridgetown, St. Michael Barbados
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Barbados has a rich tradition of fishing with significant economic and cultural importance. An estimated 8,800 people are involved in the fisheries sector of Barbados1which accounts for approximately 8% of the workforce. Traditionally, flyingfish and dolphinfish by far dominated the species composition of the local fish catch. However the large-scale incursions of Sargassum into the region, that have for the last several years become annual events, significantly altered the catch rates of flyingfish and associated large pelagic species, especially dolphinfish, and thus altered the typical pattern of the species composition of the catch during the impacted fishing seasons/years. The Fisheries Division continued to fulfill its mission towards the management and sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture resources of Barbados for the benefit of our people, both present and future generations. During the pandemic, the operations of the division were significantly impacted resulting in the rescheduling of vessel inspection and the postponement of in-person training activities. Stakeholder consultations were held online in most instances and landing site visits were limited. Staff members pivoted and used Zoom and WhatsApp group chats to engage with clients and provide information and updates. The following initiatives were implemented during the reporting period.
HOW TO CITE: Franklin, G., C. Parker, C. Taylor, and S. Cox, 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Barbados. Contribution 10.4, p 29-41 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=958
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in THE BAHAMAS
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in THE BAHAMAS
INTRODUCTION
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas demography and economy The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is an archipelago of roughly 3,000 small islands and cays with a land area of about 13,935 km2. It has a total continental shelf area of approximately 116,550 km2. The islands and cays are spread over an area of some 230,000 km2 and are located on 16 plateaus separated from each other and from Florida, Cuba and Hispaniola by depths of 350 – 3600 meters. The archipelago comprises 700 islands and 2,400 cays, of which 29 are inhabited (referred to as Family Islands)...
The economic development of The Bahamas is largely driven by its tourism and finance sectors, which contribute respectively 10 and 11% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). (BNSI, 2016b). The fisheries sector plays an important role with respect to foreign currency earnings, assisting the country to meet its food security needs, employment and social well-being. Its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ranges between 1-2% annually, according to data compiled by the Department of Marine Resources. However, preliminary findings from a study conducted by BNSI estimated that the fisheries sector accounts for 20% of the country’s GDP considering the entire value chain including commercial and recreational fishing, fisheries processing, exports, sports fishing and supply for the local market.
HOW TO CITE: Department of Marine Resources, The Bahamas, 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in The Bahamas. Contribution 10.3, p 23-28 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=957
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
OVERVIEW
The state of Antigua and Barbuda lies in the Lesser Antilles Island Chain. The islands are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Caribbean Sea to the west. The islands of Antigua and Barbuda are located between latitude 17° 00' N and 17° 44' N and longitude 61° 39` W and 61° 55' W, with Antigua to the south and Barbuda approximately 42 kilometres to the north. The uninhabited Redonda lies to the southwest at 16 55` N and 062 21` allowing for the territory being established as an Archipelagic State in 1982. With a coastline measuring 153km, the islands cover a total land area of 442 km2 with Antigua accounting for 280 km2, Barbuda 160 km2 and Redonda 2 km2. In contrast to the relatively small landmass, Antigua and Barbuda sits on an extensive insular shelf encompassing the inhabited islands with gentle bathymetric relief down to 30 metres depth. This vast shelf along with the Redonda shelf and various offshore shelves, amounting to a total shelf area of 3,568 km2, provides adequate habitat for demersal resources targeted by artisanal fishers. The fishing industry is responsible for half of the agricultural sector’s 2% contribution to the National GDP. In 2020, during the global pandemic, the importance of the fishing industry for its role in food security and securing the livelihood of residents was realized. In 2020, the number of licenses issued to local fishers increased by over 200% over the previous year as people displaced from major industries such as tourism and construction made the transition or re-entry into fishing to maintain their livelihood. At the end of 2021 the number of registered Fishers in Antigua and Barbuda inclusive of 7 Aquaculturist, was 2497 of which 131 were females.
HOW TO CITE: Fisheries Division, Antigua and Barbuda, 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Antigua and Barbuda. Contribution 10.2, p 11-22 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=956
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National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in ANGUILLA
National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in ANGUILLA
Remone Johnson
Fisheries Manager Natural Resources Fisheries Unit
FISHERIES SUB-SECTORS AT A GLANCE
Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands, geographically positioned at 18.22° N, 63.07° W. The island land mass measures 35 square miles, 16 miles long and 3 miles wide and has a geological make up of predominantly coral and limestone. The highest elevation on the island rises to 213ft, while the rest of the island and its surrounding cays remain relatively flat. The main economic driver on the island is tourism, but fishing as a small industry also generates direct revenue for ~ 400 of the 14,000 residents of Anguilla and contributes roughly 1.2% towards the GDP. Anguilla’s exclusive fishing zone (EEZ) is 85,500km2, and 2,000km2 is submerged shelf. This submerged shelf supports the islands’ fishery and provides an abundance of shellfish products landed locally. The EEZ goes 200nm north into the Atlantic; with this abundance of fishing area, the local fishers only exploit up 35-40 miles.
The fishing industry of Anguilla is still very much un-developed, in the sense that there is no large-scale or commercial fishing industries and the technology, boats and equipment used are mundane. The 2022 record of licensed fishers shows that there are ~96 commercial vessels and ~240 fishers operating in Anguilla’s fishery. Besides one large trawler (16m), most of the fishers operate from locally constructed 5-15m, outboard-powered open hull vessels. The fishing methods employed include: purse seines, line fishing, Antillean or Z fish and lobster traps, speargun, longlines, trolling rods and FADs rods, to capture target species such as jacks, hinds, butter fish, doctor fish, parrot fish, shark etc. The latter methods are used to capture important commercial species such as snappers, tunas, wahoo, mahi mahi, lobster and crayfish. The Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) is also an important commercial species, which is harvested by skin diving or SCUBA.
HOW TO CITE: Johnson, R., 2026. National Report on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Anguilla. Contribution 10.1, p1-10 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume II: National Reports on the Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Papers presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=955
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Laying the Foundation for Blue Economic Growth in the Caribbean: The BE-CLME+ Project
Laying the Foundation for Blue Economic Growth in the Caribbean: The BE-CLME+ Project
Milton Haughton and Maren Headley
CRFM Secretariat, Princess Margaret Dr., PO Box 642, Belize City, Belize
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The marine environment and its highly complex ecosystems and biological diversity are valuable national and regional environmental and economic assets which have been providing the people of the Caribbean with countless benefits in the form of food, employment, trade, culture, recreation and tourism, and social and economic stability of many coastal communities. If these assets are used and managed well, they can make significantly enhanced and sustained contributions to sustainable blue economic development of the region. This paper introduces a recent regional project funded by the GEF, entitled, Promoting National Blue Economy Priorities Through Marine Spatial Planning in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem Plus (or the BE-CLME+ Project). The aim of this project is to strengthen the foundation for blue economic growth and development in the region based on the marine living resources, which are valuable economic assets. This is to be achieved through enhanced and expanded investments in marine spatial planning and marine protected areas, the ecosystem approach to fisheries, and sustainable seafood value chain development.
HOW TO CITE: Haughton M. and M. Headley, 2026. Laying the Foundation for Blue Economic Growth in the Caribbean: the BE-CLME+ Project. Contribution 9.3, p626 IN CRFM, 2026. Volume I: Technical Papers. Presented at the CRFM 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference, 28-31 August 2023. CRFM Special Publication No. 37, CRFM Secretariat https://www.crfm.int/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=954
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