USAID | Enhanced Coastal Fisheries in Bangladesh II (ECOFISH II). Annual Progress Report. December 2019 to December 2020

Abstract

This Annual Report describes the accomplishments and achievements of ECOFISH II from December 2019 to December 2020. Activities in ZOR were implemented with the key partnerships of Shushilan, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). In addition, Falcon International Ltd. was closely involved with the project to develop and expand seaweed and green mussels farming and created market linkages for fishers’ livelihood improvement. In the MRE, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) were associated with the implementation. IUCN was engaged to work along with the project teams for developing an MPA management plan and fishers’ livelihood improvement in the Nijhum Dwip MR/MPA.