Sustainable Aquatic Resources

Fisheries Office

Championing sustainable management, conservation, and development of Madang Province's aquatic resources

Our Services Fisheries Functions Contact Fisheries

Aquatic Conservation

Sustainable Fisheries Management

Ensuring healthy fish stocks through resource assessments, community engagement, and ecological stewardship

Focus: Conservation & Development | Goal: Ecological Balance

Fisheries Reports

About Fisheries Office

Office Overview

The Fisheries Office, under the Provincial Industries, Investments & Economic Development framework, champions the sustainable management, conservation, and development of Madang Province's aquatic resources. It formulates sector policies and regulatory guidelines, oversees licensing and compliance, and conducts resource assessments to ensure healthy fish stocks. The office supports community-based fisheries, promotes value-addition in fish products, and fosters partnerships with local-level governments, industry stakeholders, and research institutions to balance economic growth with ecological stewardship.

Sustainable Management

Resource assessments, licensing oversight, and sustainable fisheries practices

Conservation Initiatives

Environmental safeguards, habitat restoration, and ecological stewardship

Community Engagement

Community fisheries support, stakeholder partnerships, and capacity building

Core Fisheries Functions

Comprehensive aquatic resource management supporting sustainable fisheries and community development

Value Addition & Markets

Fish processing workshops, cold-chain facilitation, market linkages, and quality assurance

Value Addition

Research & Extension

Targeted research projects, demonstration sites, field visits, and technical manuals

Research

Environmental Safeguards

EIA enforcement, habitat restoration initiatives, and social impact monitoring

Safeguards

Fisheries Services

Comprehensive services supporting sustainable fisheries management and aquatic resource conservation

Sector Policy & Regulatory Frameworks

Development and periodic review of fisheries policies, regulations, and licensing guidelines.

Policies Core Service
Licensing & Compliance Management

Issuance of fishing permits; monitoring of concession compliance; enforcement actions.

Licensing Core Service
Resource Assessment & Data Management

Stock surveys; catch monitoring; GIS mapping; quarterly statistical bulletins.

Assessment Ongoing
Community Fisheries Support

Training for village fisheries management committees; promotion of sustainable practices; co-management agreements.

Community Support
Value-Addition & Market Development

Fish processing workshops; cold-chain and market linkage facilitation; quality assurance protocols.

Value Addition Markets
Research & Extension Services

Targeted research projects; demonstration sites; extension officer field visits; technical manuals.

Research Extension
Environmental & Social Safeguards

Enforcement of environmental impact assessments; habitat restoration initiatives; social impact monitoring.

Safeguards Environmental
Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

Multi-stakeholder forums; landowner consultations; capacity-building seminars for district officers.

Engagement Capacity

Sustainable Aquatic Stewardship

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Fisheries Service Focus Areas

Specialized services supporting sustainable fisheries and aquatic resource management

Sustainable Fisheries Management

Our sustainable fisheries management services focus on developing comprehensive policies, conducting resource assessments, managing licensing systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations. We work to maintain healthy fish stocks through scientific monitoring and sustainable harvesting practices that balance economic needs with ecological conservation.

  • Fisheries policy development
  • Resource stock assessments
  • Licensing and compliance
  • Catch monitoring systems
Community & Economic Development

Our community and economic development services support community-based fisheries, promote value addition in fish products, and facilitate market linkages. We engage local communities, build capacity for sustainable practices, and develop economic opportunities while ensuring environmental safeguards and social benefits for fishing communities.

  • Community fisheries support
  • Value addition programs
  • Market development
  • Stakeholder engagement

Contact Fisheries Office

Fisheries Office

Office Address

Madang Provincial Administration Binnen Point
Under the Provincial Industries Investments and Economic Development

Postal Address

PO Box 2139, MADANG 511
Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Phone

+675 ____________________

Email

fisheries.office@madang.gov.pg

Website

https://www.madang.gov.pg/fisheries

Facebook

facebook.com/MadangFisheriesOffice

Sustainable Aquatic Resource Management

Our office champions sustainable management, conservation, and development of Madang Province's aquatic resources through policy development, licensing oversight, community engagement, and environmental protection. We balance economic growth with ecological stewardship to ensure healthy fish stocks and sustainable livelihoods for fishing communities.