Fisheries Management Plan of Ghana Marine Fisheries Sector 2015-2019
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2.3 Improve the
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thus enhancing Port
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Fisheries Management Plan of Ghana Marine Fisheries Sector 2015-2019
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3.4 To verify the information in catch
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4.2 Implement closed seasons according to