Experts from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, through the Fisheries Resource Development and Aquatic Organisms Project (TASFAM), have begun field assessments in five regions to verify land ownership and determine the needs for upcoming fisheries infrastructure projects.
The regions under review include Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Lindi, and Mtwara. In Mtwara Region, the team carried out inspections from March 5 to 8, 2026, focusing on sites earmarked for critical fisheries facilities.
In Mtwara-Mikindani Municipal Council, experts verified a site in Miseti Ward, Chuno, planned for a modern fish landing facility, while in Mtwara Rural District Council, they assessed a location in Naumbu Kusini, Naumbu Ward, intended for a seaweed storage warehouse.
The team also visited the Mnazi Bay Marine Protected Area and Ruvuma River Estuary, under the Marine Parks and Reserves Unit (MPRU) in Ruvula Village, Msimbati Ward.
Plans for the site include a jetty for MPRU boats and visitors, an ecological research and accommodation center, and an information hub with a conference hall, library, and exhibition space.
TASFAM officials said these assessments are critical for ensuring that fisheries infrastructure is built in the right locations, meets local needs, and promotes sustainable marine resource development.
The projects aim to strengthen the fisheries sector, support research, and boost economic opportunities for coastal communities.
