Sustainable development of the aquaculture sector in Morocco

Published 2024년 10월 23일

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A project in Morocco is revitalizing the CQPM training center in Sidi Ifni to focus on aquaculture, introducing a unique curriculum and creating two production units in the Atlantic Ocean for offshore and shellfish farming. The project, funded by the National Agency for Aquaculture Development (ANDA), aims to boost sustainable production and provide job opportunities, with the first group of technicians set to graduate in September 2024. This initiative is part of the Halieutis strategy, which seeks to revitalize the fisheries sector by promoting aquaculture and coastal tourism. The project's success has sparked interest from other training centers and involves a private company operating the demonstration platforms.

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The project focused on the development of the aquaculture sector through the rehabilitation of an existing training centre, the CQPM (Centre de Qualification Professionelle Maritime). Thanks to this project, a pioneering curriculum on aquaculture has been introduced, tailored to the needs of both students and professionals in the sector. Other CQPMs in the country have started to replicate the experience of Sidi Ifni. The National Agency for Aquaculture Development (ANDA) is a key partner in this development and executing party of the project. In addition to the training activities, two production and demonstration units have been installed in the Atlantic Ocean: one for offshore fish farms and another for shellfish farms. These two units will not only provide training but also allow for the sustainable expansion of production in the Atlantic Ocean. The first group of technicians, 17 in total, will soon receive their diplomas. Eight of them have already received job offers from ...

Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland