Gear trials and data analytics advance fisheries management in Barbados

At a gear technology and data analysis training in Barbados, which was conducted from 3-7 November 2025, an in-depth review of ongoing gear-selectivity trials, data analysis processes and broader fisheries management activities under the “Strategies, technologies, and social solutions to manage bycatch in tropical Large Marine Ecosystem Fisheries (REBYC-III CLME+) project was conducted. The Barbados […]
Enhancing fisheries co-management in Guyana

Following on from Trinidad and Tobago, the Guyana Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture is conducting a two-day train-the-trainers workshop to enhance fisheries co-management in that country. The workshop, being held from 10-11 November 2025 and is part of the “Enhancing capacity for the adoption and implementation of EAF in the shrimp and ground […]
Train-the-trainers co-management workshop in TT

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Trinidad and Tobago as part of the “Enhancing capacity for the adoption and implementation of EAF in the shrimp and ground fish fisheries of the North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem (EAF4SG)”, project is currently hosting a two-day train-the-trainers workshop to enhance fisheries co-management in that country. The […]
TT conducts gear technology and data analysis training

As part of the “Strategies, technologies, and social solutions to manage bycatch in tropical Large Marine Ecosystem Fisheries (REBYC-III CLME+)” project, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Trinidad and Tobago is hosting a workshop and training course on gear technology and data analysis. The workshop and training course will run from 27 – 31 […]
REBYC-III and EAF4SG projects showcase major progress in bycatch reduction and sustainability at CWA

The “Strategies, technologies, and social solutions to manage bycatch in tropical Large Marine Ecosystem Fisheries (REBYC-III CLME+),” and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) in the shrimp and groundfish fisheries of the North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem (EAF4SG) projects, two Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded initiatives, successfully highlighted their significant achievements in advancing sustainable fisheries […]
Showcasing the role of an ecosystem-approach to fisheries (EAF) and bycatch reduction in advancing sustainable caribbean fisheries
First meeting of GALG held under REBYC-III CLME+ and EAF4SG Projects

The first meeting of the Gender Action Learning Group (GALG) was successfully convened on 3 September 2025, during the 17th Monthly Meeting of National Technical Coordinators (NTCs) and National Focal Points (NFPs) with the REBYC-III CLME+ and EAF4SG Projects’ Management Unit (PMU). The virtual meeting brought together 27 participants in total, including 15 females and […]
Capacity building in extension methodologies, change management and messaging

From July – August 2025, the REBYC-III CLME+ and EAF4SG projects undertook a capacity building programme in extension methodologies, change management and messaging for an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF), discards and Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) management. Led by Dr. Steve Eayrs, facilitator and Lead Technical Advisor (LTA) Component 3, REBYC-III […]
Guyana reactivates FALB

Guyana reactivates FALB Guyana has reactivated its Fisheries Advisory Limited Board (FALB) in accordance with the Fisheries Act Cap 71:08 (2002). The role of the FALB is to advise the Minister of Agriculture on the following: The FALB hopes to achieve a sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sector through strategic programmes geared towards improving market access […]
REBYC-III CLME+ Project Gillnet Illumination Experiment in Trinidad

The following article was written by : Ms. Laura-Ashley Henderson National Consultant – REBYC-III CLME+ and EAF4SG Projects & Fisheries Researcher, Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Trinidad and Tobago and Ms. Lara Ferreira National Focal Point- REBYC-III CLME+ and EAF4SG Projects & Fisheries Officer, Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, […]