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  4 Caribbean countries sign the CRFM Agreement

CRFM Executive Director, Dr. Marc Williams (center), welcomes the decisive move by Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat to formalize their membership in the CRFM (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Saint Kitts & Nevis)  Belize City, Belize,…

Fisheries and Aquaculture in the spotlight at high-level and technical events during CWA 2025

CRFM Secretariat ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025 and Beyond’ Hon. Samal Duggins, host Minister for CWA 2025 and the upcoming 16th Special Meeting of the CRFM Ministerial Council, addressing the audience at the opening…

Consultancy Opportunity | Technical Assistance to Develop Viable Business Models for Renewable Energy Options and Conversion of Fish Processing Facilities to Renewable Energy Operations

From CRFM Secretariat  CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY The CRFM is seeking a consultant team or firm to work under the general direction of the STAR-Fish project coordinator to drive the introduction of new and renewable energies across the fisheries and aquaculture value…

FAO Caribbean Mariculture Webinar Series

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the FAO Caribbean Mariculture Webinar Series, organized under the CARICOM Sub-Regional Mariculture Project. This initiative is designed to strengthen national and regional capacity in marine aquaculture, with a focus on practical…

 Trapped in a Tank: The Hidden Cruelty of the Tropical Fish Trade

Wilde the oscar fish spent 12 agonizing years in a tiny, toxic tank at a car dealership—a cruel fate shared by countless tropical fish sold as “decorations

Youth in Caribbean Aquaculture virtual networking event | CAEIH & Duke University

From CRFM Secretariat  Aquaculture Youth Networking Opportunity The Caribbean Aquaculture Hub – Youth in Caribbean Aquaculture is hosting a virtual networking event for youth ages 16 to 26 in collaboration with Duke University on Friday, 26 September 2025, starting at 12:00 pm Jamaica…

Priority Registration Now Open for CRFM Hybrid Events at Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025

From CRFM Secretariat  ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025 and Beyond’ Registration is now open for two public hybrid events to be convened by the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) during Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025. Sargassum Seminar: From…

New Sept 5th deadline: REGIONAL CONSULTANCY TO IDENTIFY VALUE CHAIN CAPACITY NEEDS AND GAPS

From CRFM Secretariat  The objective of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the skills, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, and institutional capacity of all stakeholders involved in the seafood value chain. These include small-scale fishers, vendors, processors, exporters, industry…

Omega-3s May Protect Against Nearsightedness

Adobe Stock From Newsmax Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer. Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off…

Deadline extended for proposals for regional consultancy to design and implement structure and operational protocols for knowledge management and information platform and communicatio

From CRFM Secretariat Knowledge Management Consultancy Opportunity NOTICE OF EXTENDED DEADLINE The deadline has been extended for the submission of proposals for a regional consultancy to design and implement structure and operational protocols for a knowledge management and information platform and…