Maldives has promoted its fishing industry in the 15th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibition held from May 28 to 30 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The three-day conference took a close look at the latest developments in the global and regional tuna industries covering a wide range of topics on resources, fisheries management, markets and marketing, products and quality developments, new technology, trade and food safety as well as sustainability, eco-labelling and environmental issues.
During the conference, Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) presented naturally sustainable fisheries concept implemented by Maldivian fishermen. Pole and line fishing in the Maldives is naturally sustainable, MIFCO noted adding that markets should recognise sustainability on economic, social and environmental indicators rather than just environment.
Maldives Fisheries Promotion Board, MIFCO and Ensis group along with relevant Maldivian stakeholders and authorities took part in the conference.