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Entries for 'Congo Marine'
May 09, 2026
Between 2018 and 2023, WCS teams, in partnership with the University of Exeter, conducted extensive monitoring of ray and shark landings from artisanal fisheries in Songolo, Pointe-Noire. This work led to the publication, in 2025, of an in-depth analysis of the dynamics of this fishery.
More than 40 species of elasmobranchs were identified, highlighting both the richness and high productivity of Congolese waters. Among them, six species accounted for most of the catches, including the scallop...
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August 29, 2025
Sharks and rays now make up a growing share of the artisanal catch in the Republic of Congo, with 23,073 tons landed between 2000 and 2017. Their meat is consumed locally, while their fins are exported to Asia, where they can fetch up to 25,000 CFA francs per kilogram. This demand has led to targeted fishing, threatening species like the hammerhead shark, highly sought after for its meat.
A lack of strict regulation leaves these species vulnerable to overfishing. Specialized buyers remove the...
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August 31, 2022
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The Congo Government, with the support of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and other organizations, officially announces the creation of the country’s first three Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), protecting marine resources and coastal habitats across more than 4,000 square kilometers (1,544 square miles) and representing 12.01 percent of Congo’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The area includes globally important nesting grounds for leatherback...
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