Commercial Fishing & Seafood Industry Contacts - Djibouti

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Djibouti

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Djibouti - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

Djibouti facts and figures:
- Location: eastern Africa on the Gulf of Aden, south of Eritrea, north of Somalia.
- Capital City: Djibouti.
- Population: 486,530.
- Other major towns and cities: Yoboki, Tadjoura, Obock, Dikhil, Ali Sabieh, Balho, Khor Angar.
- Religion: Mainly Islam, Others; Christian.
- Languages: Arabic, French, Somali, Afar.
- Currency: Djiboutian Franc (DJF).

The Republic of Djibouti, is a country located in Africa which is bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The rest of the border is covered by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at the east.

 

AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users interested in global, regional and national analyses with comprehensive information related to water resources and agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information for Djibouti

 

 

Ocean Health Index Djibouti - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for Djibouti

 

FISH SPECIES FOUND IN DJIBOUTI WATERS: