Fisheries Minister vows crackdown on galamsey over aquatic damage.
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed her Ministry’s commitment to working collaboratively with other government agencies, particularly the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, to combat the growing threat of illegal mining (galamsey) to Ghana’s aquatic resources.
Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constituted 10-member Board of the Fisheries Commission on Tuesday, May 13, she expressed grave concern over the deteriorating state of Ghana’s water bodies and the direct impact on fisheries and food security.
The Minister indicated:
“Some people have not yet made the connection, but when water bodies are polluted through galamsey, that pollution eventually flows into the sea. Mercury and other toxic substances find their way into marine ecosystems, destroying fish and aquatic life, we are witnessing the death of traditional aquatic bodies, and it’s a serious crisis.”
