St. Kitts and Nevis Marks World Fisheries Day with Call for Sustainable Seas

St. Kitts and Nevis joined the world in observing World Fisheries Day 2025, on Friday November 21st, to celebrate small-scale fishers and the vital role they play in sustaining food…

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Farming of Caribbean King Crabs to foster Sustainability in SKN

Caribbean King Crabs known for their role in controlling algae that threaten coral reefs, are now at the center of a new initiative aimed at protecting our marine ecosystems and…

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Ghost nets are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by fishermen. These nets, often nearly invisible in the dim light, can be left tangled on a rocky reef or drifting in the open sea.

Ghost Fishing remains “a significant challenge” in SKN

Ghost fishing remains “a significant challenge” in marine conservation issue here in SKN and the Department of Marine Resources of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a focus group meeting on…

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Marketing and Funding Identified as Major Challenges for the Department of Marine Resources

What are the marketing challenges faced by the Department of Marine Resources in the sale of goods, services and other areas associated with the fisheries sector?   This question was…

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Independence Night Market on September 22nd

On September 22nd, the Independence Night Market will take place at the Basseterre Public Market.   The event is organized by the Night Market Committee through the Ministry of Agriculture…

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