Roseau, Dominica: The Ministry of Agriculture of Dominica is all set to conduct coaching on sea moss cultivation and upkeep for the Toucari Seamoss Group. Because the group has proven curiosity within the growth of the manufacturing of Seamoss, the coaching is aimed toward constructing the seamoss farm.
The institution and administration of seamoss farm are one of many three actions carried out in achievement of the COASTFISH Mission. The training will cowl a number of features of the constructing of the farm which embody the positioning choice and upkeep of strains with cultivated seamoss.
Firstly, the coaching might be carried out for the positioning choice and the preparation and collection of seamoss planting materials. Secondly, the trainees will work for the institution of the road for the fabric as they are going to be taught in regards to the utilization of vertical and horizontal strategies.
By way of the coaching, the cultivated strains might be deployed and anchored within the open sea and classes might be given on the upkeep of strains with cultivated seamoss. The harvesting, publish harvest dealing with and drying of seamoss may also be a part of the coaching.
The COASTFISH Mission, funded by the Japan Worldwide Cooperation Company (JICA), is aimed toward strengthening Sustainable use and Administration of Coastal Fisheries Sources inside CARICOM International locations.
Together with Dominica different nations supported by the undertaking are Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The aim of the undertaking is to ascertain a framework wherein native fisherfolk, organizations and fisheries authorities will work collectively to handle fishery assets round coral reefs, comparable to lobsters and different reef related fishes, for his or her sustainable use.
Three pilot initiatives had been being developed for the Portsmouth catchment space, specifically:
- Institution of a seamoss farm and processing of product.
- Development and deployment of synthetic reefs to reinforce lobster inhabitants.
- Coaching within the worth addition of fish.
The development and deployment of synthetic reefs and the coaching in worth addition of fish have already been carried out. There are plans to carry follow-up coaching classes within the coming weeks.
Facilitator Dorian Sanford is a Fisheries Liaison Officer with the Fisheries Division and an aquaculture and mariculture professional with over 10 years of expertise.
