Tanzania is seeking to strengthen the management of its marine resources and fisheries sector through satellite technology, as the government steps up efforts to improve monitoring and sustainable use of ocean resources.
The initiative is being implemented through the Satellite Application Centre for Marine and Fisheries Management Project, whose progress was reviewed at a meeting officially opened by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Ms Agnes Kisaka Meena, on November 2, 2026.
The project aims to expand the use of satellite-based technology in monitoring marine resources and supporting fisheries management, potentially strengthening the capacity of authorities and researchers to make informed decisions about the sector.
The meeting brought together South Korean project partners, including the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), Underwater Science and Technology (UST21), and Mirasea, a company coordinating fisheries-related Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects in South Korea.
Tanzanian experts from the Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) also participated in the discussions.
The involvement of South Korean institutions and local researchers provides a platform for technical cooperation and knowledge exchange in the application of satellite technology to marine and fisheries management.
The initiative comes amid growing recognition of the importance of technology in improving the monitoring, protection and sustainable utilisation of marine resources.