PG Fisheries Department

"To provide the country and people of Belize with the best possible management of its aquatic and fisheries resources, with a view to optimize the present and future benefits through efficient and sustainable management"

• Encourage and promote sustainable fish production systems in both sea areas and inland fisheries;

• Diversify production of the underutilized and non traditional fish species in territorial waters so as to reduce pressure on high valued fish;

• Encourage deep sea fishing to take advantage of Belize’s resources in its deep sea territorial waters;

• Retain product quality and remain competitive in export markets;

• Increase value added activities in the production system and fish processing;

• Stabilize landings for export markets;

• Maintain maximum economic sustainable yield;

• Improve management of the ecological systems and the marine environment of fish habitats;

• Improve the economic and social well-being of the fishers and their communities