20 November, 2025
The World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21 November, an event established in 1997 to highlight the importance of marine resources and the communities that depend on them. Since then, this date has become a global reminder of the need to protect aquatic ecosystems and ensure the long-term viability of fish and shellfish stocks, essential elements for the food security of millions of people.
On this day, Incatema stresses the crucial role of sustainability as the backbone of any fisheries development strategy. Overexploitation, climate change and the degradation of marine habitats highlight the urgency of adopting responsible practices to maintain the ecological balance. The World Fisheries Day thus becomes a milestone to reinforce the international commitment to the protection of the oceans and efficient management of resources to ensure their continuity for future generations.
The commemoration also focuses on the resilience of the fishermen, whose work continues despite adverse conditions such as precariousness, insecurity and prolonged distance from their families. In 2025, in the midst of the United Nations Decade for Ocean Science, this recognition gains special relevance: to comprehensively understand that the ocean is essential to improve the future of those who live from it. Incatema reaffirms its commitment to projects that promote sustainability, strengthen fishing communities and contribute to a fairer and more responsible blue economy.