The seventh edition of the Halieutis Show, held from February 6 to 9 in Agadir, attracted nearly 65,000 visitors, a
record attendance, according to a statement from the Secretariat of State for Maritime Fisheries n Morocco.
Moroccan waters, made up of an exclusive economic zone of more than one million square km, are renowned for being among the richest in fish. Morocco ranks as the leading fish producer in Africa and the world’s leading producer and exporter of sardines (sardina pilchardus).
Under the theme “Research and innovation for a sustainable fisheries sector,” the event highlighted Morocco’s commitment to scientific research as a lever for the sustainability and competitiveness of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
The show brought together 523 exhibitors from 54 countries, six of which were participating for the first time (South Korea, the United Kingdom, India, the Sultanate of Oman, Saudi Arabia and Finland).
The event witnessed the participation of 165 Moroccan companies, compared to 119 in 2023, as well as 66 exhibitors specializing in fishing equipment (compared to 44 in the previous edition).
This conclave ended with the presentation of 44 trophies, including 30 for the best stands and four for innovation in the fisheries industry.
France, the guest of honour, highlighted its expertise and promoted the development of new commercial partnerships.
Organised on 20,000 m², the event covered the main segments of the sector, namely, institutional, fleet and equipment, international, valorisation and transformation, as well as marine aquaculture.
The National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH) strengthened its research fleet with the inauguration of an aquaculture catamaran and the reception of the Al Hassan Al Marrakchi vessel, in the presence of
the Japanese ambassador, Kuramitsu Hideaki.
A memorandum of understanding on the economic inclusion of women in the sector was also signed with UN Women and Credit Agricole du Maroc.
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