Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. Mohamed Shainee has been presented with The International Pole and Line Foundation award that recognises Inspiration and Collaboration in the pole-and-line and handline sector.
Minister Shainee was given the award at the Third Scientific Committee Meeting Dinner held in Bangkok yesterday.
The new awards identify IPNLF partners who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the development and promotion of sustainable one-by-one fisheries، including those people and organisations that endeavour to go beyond their own best practice to inspire and support the advancement of pole-and-line and handline fisheries globally.
Alongside the Ministry، Dr. Shainee also gave invaluable support to the recent Marine Stewardship Council accreditation of the yellowfin pole-and-line fishery; a process that is proving instrumental in ensuring international markets recognise the Maldivian fishery for its responsible practices.