Cameroon Highlights Fisheries Issues at the 11th Our Ocean Conference
At the 11th Our Ocean Conference, Cameroon emphasized its fisheries challenges and conservation efforts. The discussions focused on the Mombasa Declaration and its potential to enhance fisheries transparency, amidst a backdrop of limited representation of other marine issues. This conference provided a platform for Cameroon to address its ocean realities and ongoing initiatives.
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