Somalia and Tanzania maritime boundary are now separated by 75 kilometers of Ocean at 350 nautical miles.
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Re: Somalia loses $1.5 billion annually to foreign illegal fishing
The United Nations International Court of Justice felt sorry for Kenya and gave little over 9,000 square kilometers of the ocean which rightfully belonged to Somalia.
Somalia and Tanzania maritime boundary are now separated by 75 kilometers of Ocean at 350 nautical miles.
Somalia and Tanzania maritime boundary are now separated by 75 kilometers of Ocean at 350 nautical miles.
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Re: Somalia loses $1.5 billion annually to foreign illegal fishing
Scientists support Somali fisheries to navigate the effects of climate change
Northeastern Somali Sea, full of fish.
29 September 2022
Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have developed a new method to monitor the effects of climate change on coastal upwelling to support the growth of local fisheries in Somalia.
As part of the NOC’s SOLSTICE project, the new methodology uses machine learning systems to automatically detect coastal upwelling in the Somali Current, one of the strongest upwelling systems in the Indian Ocean. Prior to this, fisheries have had to rely on traditional fishing practices, but the new method will enable them to see when the highest levels of fish productivity are likely to take place, helping to form a sector-wide strategy that increases the efficiency of operations within the fishing community.
By using a machine learning approach, NOC scientists were able to propose an ‘Upwelling Watch’ analysis, which will produce updates and alerts on upwelling presence and extremes to form the basis for appropriate management of fisheries along the coast of Somalia. Up until now, there has been limited data available to assess how to navigate these changes whilst still operating a thriving fisheries sector.
Over 100 million people in the Western Indian Ocean region live within 100km of the coast, with over one million working in the fisheries sector. This region is highly dependent on the ocean for economic stability, food security, and social cohesion. In recent years, the region has seen dramatic reductions in key fisheries, with two of the causes being climate change, and natural ecosystem variability.
In contrast to eastern boundary upwelling systems, the Somali Current is an upwelling system that reverses its direction annually, due to the seasonally reversing monsoon winds. Between June and September, the monsoons play an important role in this region’s ecology by elevating nutrient concentration in the upper surface layer of the ocean, making it one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. This oceanographic process is known as coastal upwelling, in which cold, nutrient-rich waters are brought to the ocean surface, helping to form the foundation of ecological systems and the fisheries that are dependent on them.
Dr Matthew Hammond, Satellite Oceanographer at the National Oceanography Centre, said: "Due to the climate crisis, these upwelling systems are changing, with elements such as faster winds causing an increase in upwelling systems. Another element is ocean warming, with increasing temperatures causing low levels of productivity. Combined, this has disastrous implications on these communities by decimating fish stock.
Dr Hammond continued: "Using satellite acquired data, the NOC is now able to provide information on the affect that climate change has on the Somali upwelling, by detecting variability in upwelling systems and the impacts it has on the movement of fish. Because climate models are now sufficiently advanced to assess what may happen if large quantities of carbon dioxide keep entering our atmosphere, we can use them to understand what may happen to the Somali upwelling.”
https://www.globalunderwaterhub.com/139 ... ate-change
Northeastern Somali Sea, full of fish.
29 September 2022
Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have developed a new method to monitor the effects of climate change on coastal upwelling to support the growth of local fisheries in Somalia.
As part of the NOC’s SOLSTICE project, the new methodology uses machine learning systems to automatically detect coastal upwelling in the Somali Current, one of the strongest upwelling systems in the Indian Ocean. Prior to this, fisheries have had to rely on traditional fishing practices, but the new method will enable them to see when the highest levels of fish productivity are likely to take place, helping to form a sector-wide strategy that increases the efficiency of operations within the fishing community.
By using a machine learning approach, NOC scientists were able to propose an ‘Upwelling Watch’ analysis, which will produce updates and alerts on upwelling presence and extremes to form the basis for appropriate management of fisheries along the coast of Somalia. Up until now, there has been limited data available to assess how to navigate these changes whilst still operating a thriving fisheries sector.
Over 100 million people in the Western Indian Ocean region live within 100km of the coast, with over one million working in the fisheries sector. This region is highly dependent on the ocean for economic stability, food security, and social cohesion. In recent years, the region has seen dramatic reductions in key fisheries, with two of the causes being climate change, and natural ecosystem variability.
In contrast to eastern boundary upwelling systems, the Somali Current is an upwelling system that reverses its direction annually, due to the seasonally reversing monsoon winds. Between June and September, the monsoons play an important role in this region’s ecology by elevating nutrient concentration in the upper surface layer of the ocean, making it one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. This oceanographic process is known as coastal upwelling, in which cold, nutrient-rich waters are brought to the ocean surface, helping to form the foundation of ecological systems and the fisheries that are dependent on them.
Dr Matthew Hammond, Satellite Oceanographer at the National Oceanography Centre, said: "Due to the climate crisis, these upwelling systems are changing, with elements such as faster winds causing an increase in upwelling systems. Another element is ocean warming, with increasing temperatures causing low levels of productivity. Combined, this has disastrous implications on these communities by decimating fish stock.
Dr Hammond continued: "Using satellite acquired data, the NOC is now able to provide information on the affect that climate change has on the Somali upwelling, by detecting variability in upwelling systems and the impacts it has on the movement of fish. Because climate models are now sufficiently advanced to assess what may happen if large quantities of carbon dioxide keep entering our atmosphere, we can use them to understand what may happen to the Somali upwelling.”
https://www.globalunderwaterhub.com/139 ... ate-change
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Kenyans fishermen stuck in Somalia appeal for help
Kenyans fishermen stuck in Somalia have appealed to the Kenyan government to help them return home.
According to one of the fishermen Mohammed Omar Mgala who spoke through a phone call, they had been hired by a businessman and his friend both of Somali origin to fish in Somalia.
But due to insecurity and hostility by Somali fishermen, they opted to change the deal and asked the businessman to return them home.
Mgala said their demands angered the businessman who later became hostile.
"On several occasions, some of the Somali fishermen took our fish saying it belongs to them and the area is full of insecurity. The businessman insisted we can't leave," he said.
Mgala said ever since the businessman has been threatening to take them to Al-Shabaab for disciplinary action.
He said they were later taken to Kismayo. The fishermen, however, said they can't be released since the businessman is demanding Sh270, 000 as compensation for breaking the deal.
"The man now wants money to cater for expenses he incurred for bringing us to Somalia," he said.
Other fishermen held prisoners are Omari Shee, Hamisi Zito, Kimosha Abdallah and Abdallah Gwashe.
Mgala said they are at the moment held in the Chovaya area and two weeks have gone by so far.
He said they were around 12 fishermen but some of them were released after their family members paid Shh88, 000.
He said they are now fearing for their lives as they are being intimidation each day.
Mgala said a majority of them are poor and their families can't raise the money.
He said some had earlier sold their piece of land to contribute money for their release.
However, Kwale authorities have said that investigations are already ongoing.
Lunga-Lunga Sub-county police commander Peter Mutua Zimbi said they got the report but not through an official channel.
"Yes, I am aware of the issue although nobody has reported that," he said.
Zimbi scolded the fishermen for not following the due legal process of travelling and fishing outside Kenyan waters.
He said most of the fishermen would strike illegal deals and only seek help when things go south.
"The problem with these people is that they don't learn, they do things secretly and call for assistance when they get in trouble," he said.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/coa ... l-for-help
Making up lies.
Thankless Bantu are lying, Somalis gave you jobs.
Kenyans fishermen stuck in Somalia have appealed to the Kenyan government to help them return home.
According to one of the fishermen Mohammed Omar Mgala who spoke through a phone call, they had been hired by a businessman and his friend both of Somali origin to fish in Somalia.
But due to insecurity and hostility by Somali fishermen, they opted to change the deal and asked the businessman to return them home.
Mgala said their demands angered the businessman who later became hostile.
"On several occasions, some of the Somali fishermen took our fish saying it belongs to them and the area is full of insecurity. The businessman insisted we can't leave," he said.
Mgala said ever since the businessman has been threatening to take them to Al-Shabaab for disciplinary action.
He said they were later taken to Kismayo. The fishermen, however, said they can't be released since the businessman is demanding Sh270, 000 as compensation for breaking the deal.
"The man now wants money to cater for expenses he incurred for bringing us to Somalia," he said.
Other fishermen held prisoners are Omari Shee, Hamisi Zito, Kimosha Abdallah and Abdallah Gwashe.
Mgala said they are at the moment held in the Chovaya area and two weeks have gone by so far.
He said they were around 12 fishermen but some of them were released after their family members paid Shh88, 000.
He said they are now fearing for their lives as they are being intimidation each day.
Mgala said a majority of them are poor and their families can't raise the money.
He said some had earlier sold their piece of land to contribute money for their release.
However, Kwale authorities have said that investigations are already ongoing.
Lunga-Lunga Sub-county police commander Peter Mutua Zimbi said they got the report but not through an official channel.
"Yes, I am aware of the issue although nobody has reported that," he said.
Zimbi scolded the fishermen for not following the due legal process of travelling and fishing outside Kenyan waters.
He said most of the fishermen would strike illegal deals and only seek help when things go south.
"The problem with these people is that they don't learn, they do things secretly and call for assistance when they get in trouble," he said.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/coa ... l-for-help
Making up lies.
Thankless Bantu are lying, Somalis gave you jobs.
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Re: Somalia loses $1.5 billion annually to foreign illegal fishing
Somalia and China have signed a new fishing agreement on Thursday.
17.11.2022 MOGADISHU, Somalia
China has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Somalia to build a multi-million dollar fish processing plants in the country and to invest heavily in the production of tuna and tuna-like species that are abundant in the Somali Sea.
In 2018, the Somali government granted 51 fishing licenses to China, A deal that allowed 51 Chinese long-line vessels to fish for “tuna and tuna-like species” for one year, a deal that automatically renews each year.
Sources, Somalia & China.
17.11.2022 MOGADISHU, Somalia
China has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Somalia to build a multi-million dollar fish processing plants in the country and to invest heavily in the production of tuna and tuna-like species that are abundant in the Somali Sea.
In 2018, the Somali government granted 51 fishing licenses to China, A deal that allowed 51 Chinese long-line vessels to fish for “tuna and tuna-like species” for one year, a deal that automatically renews each year.
Sources, Somalia & China.
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European naval forces conduct training activity with Somali Fisheries Enforcement Officers
On 09 December 2022 European naval forces conducted Joint Sea Activity, supporting Somali Fisheries Enforcement officers, as part of UNODC organised training activity Ex Sea Spirit in support of UNSCR 2662/2022. The drill took place near the coast of Seychelles and aimed at strengthening the procedures of the Somali officers in Fisheries Enforcement in their EEZ.
The activity involved the deployment of the ATALANTA Flagship ESPS SANTA MARIA, with a helicopter AB212 and a SCAN EAGLE UAV, the ship THETIS SUPPORTER (simulating a Somali Fisheries Protection vessel), the mentors of UNODC, the Somali embarked force (of Fishery Inspectors and Maritime Police boarding party) and the monitoring of the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC).
Maritime training with regional partners is an extremely important aspect of the European Union’s efforts to help develop the capabilities of local maritime forces. Working together with UNODC GMCP and the Somali officers is a critical element in supporting Somalia’s maritime security requirements.
Source: European naval forces.
On 09 December 2022 European naval forces conducted Joint Sea Activity, supporting Somali Fisheries Enforcement officers, as part of UNODC organised training activity Ex Sea Spirit in support of UNSCR 2662/2022. The drill took place near the coast of Seychelles and aimed at strengthening the procedures of the Somali officers in Fisheries Enforcement in their EEZ.
The activity involved the deployment of the ATALANTA Flagship ESPS SANTA MARIA, with a helicopter AB212 and a SCAN EAGLE UAV, the ship THETIS SUPPORTER (simulating a Somali Fisheries Protection vessel), the mentors of UNODC, the Somali embarked force (of Fishery Inspectors and Maritime Police boarding party) and the monitoring of the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC).
Maritime training with regional partners is an extremely important aspect of the European Union’s efforts to help develop the capabilities of local maritime forces. Working together with UNODC GMCP and the Somali officers is a critical element in supporting Somalia’s maritime security requirements.
Source: European naval forces.
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Re: Somalia loses $1.5 billion annually to foreign illegal fishing
These European naval forces seafood thieves had traveled around 10,000 kilometers from the coast of Spain to the Somali Ocean not to help but to steal Somalia’s fish and seafood, Somalia, which lie about ten thousand kilometers away from Europe, is a paradise for European fishermen with its 3,333 km of coastline, The Somali Ocean hosts one of the most productive tuna fisheries in the world.
According to seaaroundus estimates, Spain fishing trawlers alone illegally extract nearly one million tons of fishery resources from Somalia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) every six months and most of the illegally caught fish is taken to the European Union countries. Basically, Somalia is feeding Europe.
Central Somali Sea.
According to seaaroundus estimates, Spain fishing trawlers alone illegally extract nearly one million tons of fishery resources from Somalia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) every six months and most of the illegally caught fish is taken to the European Union countries. Basically, Somalia is feeding Europe.
Central Somali Sea.
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Re: Somalia loses $1.5 billion annually to foreign illegal fishing
Fourteen Iranian thieves deported from Somalia after being released from prison
TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (Xinhua)
Iranian thieves have been deported from Somalia after being freed from jail.
Fourteen Iranian fishermen were released on Saturday from prison after serving eight years jail sentence for stealing Somalia rich marine resources, They were caught fishing illegally in Somalia's vast exclusive economic zone in 2014.
The media falsely claimed that al-Shabaab militant group kidnapped the fourteen Iranian fishermen in international waters near Somalia in 2015 but that's a blatant lie, The Iranian thieves were apprehended by Somalia National Volunteer Coast Guard (also known as the Somali Pirates) patrol boat inside Somali waters in 2014, Iranians are very notorious for stealing Somalia's marine resources and drug smuggling into Kenya and Tanzania.
Hopefully, they have learned a lesson.
https://english.news.cn/20221225/f2bf40 ... 883/c.html
https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2022 ... er-8-years
TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (Xinhua)
Iranian thieves have been deported from Somalia after being freed from jail.
Fourteen Iranian fishermen were released on Saturday from prison after serving eight years jail sentence for stealing Somalia rich marine resources, They were caught fishing illegally in Somalia's vast exclusive economic zone in 2014.
The media falsely claimed that al-Shabaab militant group kidnapped the fourteen Iranian fishermen in international waters near Somalia in 2015 but that's a blatant lie, The Iranian thieves were apprehended by Somalia National Volunteer Coast Guard (also known as the Somali Pirates) patrol boat inside Somali waters in 2014, Iranians are very notorious for stealing Somalia's marine resources and drug smuggling into Kenya and Tanzania.
Hopefully, they have learned a lesson.
https://english.news.cn/20221225/f2bf40 ... 883/c.html
https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2022 ... er-8-years
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Re: Somalia loses $1.5 billion annually to foreign illegal fishing
There are many news articles about Iranians fishing illegally in Somali waters.
Southern Somali Sea.
After all, Somalia is extremely blessed with an exquisite pristine coastline and highly productive marine ecosystems.